North Korea says its leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of short-range ballistic missile systems that simulated nuclear strikes against US and South Korean forces. Kim told state media KCNA on Friday about the need to strengthen the role of his nuclear forces in both deterring and fighting war.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of short-range ballistic missiles and long-range artillery in a demonstration of Pyongyang's nuclear counterstrike capabilities, state-run media said Friday.

Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests simulating nuclear counterattacks against the USA and South Korea, North Korean state media reported on Friday. The day before, Seoul reported detecting the launch of several types of short-range missiles by the North.