North Korea Reveals Centrifuges to Enhance Nuclear Arsenal

North Korea has unveiled images of centrifuges at a uranium enrichment facility, aiming to produce more weapons-grade material for its nuclear arsenal. Kim Jong Un stressed the need to expand the production of tactical nuclear weapons amid heightened tensions with the U.S. and allies.

North Korea has, for the first time, publicly released images of the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear weapons. The reveal came during leader Kim Jong Un's visit to a uranium enrichment facility, where he urged for more weapons-grade material to be produced in order to bolster the country's nuclear arsenal.

The state media report highlighted Kim's visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and a production base for weapon-grade nuclear materials. The accompanying photographs showed Kim walking between long rows of metal centrifuges, though the exact time and location of the visit were not disclosed. Kim emphasized the necessity of increasing tactical nuclear weapons to counter threats from the United States and its allies.

South Korea condemned the unveiling, while White House national security spokesman John Kirby stated that the U.S. continues to monitor North Korea's nuclear developments. Analysts observe that North Korea's public display underscores its advanced enrichment capabilities and commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal.

(With inputs from agencies.)