North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared the country will equip its navy with nuclear weapons, state media reported Wednesday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated Kim announced the military is actively pursuing this goal. He also expressed a desire to build naval vessels with a capacity of 10,000 tons. This announcement marks a new phase in North Korea’s nuclear arms race, according to Kim, and signals a continued commitment to its weapons program. The move escalates regional tensions and raises concerns about maritime security in the area. No timeline for implementation was provided in the report.