North Korea to Unveil 'Next Steps' for Nuclear Arsenal, Kim Jong Un Announces

• Kim Jong Un announced North Korea's future nuclear arsenal development plans will be revealed at an upcoming ruling party congress.
• The announcement followed a ballistic missile test overseen by Kim, which he stated was crucial for improving strategic deterrence.
• The test involved a 'large-caliber' multiple rocket launcher firing four missiles 358.5 kilometers towards the Sea of Japan.
• Japan condemned the missile test as a violation of UN resolutions and a threat to regional peace and safety.
• This was Pyongyang's second missile test in January, occurring amidst heightened tensions with South Korea and the US.

Why It Matters: North Korea plans to disclose new nuclear development strategies, escalating regional tensions after recent missile tests.