North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country would achieve victory in "anti-imperalist, anti-U.S." battles, as the country marked the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, state media reported on Sunday.

Japan can now convey its requests to the United States to discuss issues regarding the U.S.'s possible use of nuclear weapons.

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said Monday that Pyongyang had "no interest" in efforts by Seoul to improve relations.

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There has been cautious optimism in the South that the North may respond positively and may even show willingness to re-engage in dialogue.

The report highlighted a sharp rise in Chinese warship activity in the Pacific, especially near Japan's southwestern region. It noted that over the past three years, the number of Chinese naval transits near Taiwan and the Japanese island of Yonaguni has tripled.

Both the U.S. and Japan have developed and deployed missile defense networks to protect against emerging threats.

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rebuffed outreach by South Korea's new liberal government, saying that North Korea has no interests in talks with South Korea for whatever