North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised to strengthen his country’s nuclear weapons program on Wednesday, before presiding over a nighttime military parade, accompanied by his daughter. North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends a military parade with his daughter, believed to be named Ju Ae, on Wednesday night. Members of North Korea's military march during a military parade involving 14,000 troops in Pyongyang on Wednesday. Rodong Sinmun/KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised to strengthen his country’s nuclear weapons program on Wednesday, before presiding over a nighttime military parade. Rodong Sinmun/KCNAAlongside the promise for more nuclear weapons, Kim also reiterated plans for stronger ICBMs, submarine-launch capabilities, and developments involving drones and artificial intelligence.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 26, 2026 23:52 UTC