Kim Jong Un Vows to Expand Nuclear Arsenal and Launch Trio of Spy Satellites by 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to launch three new spy satellites in 2024, intensifying military developments amidst deteriorating relations with South Korea. Kim declared unification with the South no longer possible, citing Seoul's adversarial stance. North Korea's recent activities, including the launch of an advanced long-range missile and the deployment of a spy satellite, have escalated tensions, particularly with South Korea enhancing defense cooperation with the US. Kim's rhetoric suggests a heightened state of readiness for potential conflict, emphasizing the need to strengthen nuclear and missile forces. South Korea's defense ministry warned of an overwhelming retaliation should Pyongyang use nuclear weapons.