Kim Jong Un said North Korea’s nuclear navy program is moving ahead as planned, with Pyongyang preparing larger warships and new naval capabilities.

Kim Jong Un cited efforts by Washington and Seoul to push forward with South Korea's possession of a nuclear submarine as one justification for the buildup.

SEOUL: Kim Jong Un vowed to beef up North Korea’s defense capabilities, citing military modernization efforts by South Korea and the United States pushing the region “to the brink…