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North Korea cites US nuclear-submarine plans to justify military expansion

North Korea says US plans involving nuclear-powered submarines justify expanding its own military capabilities. The statement raises regional tensions but does not identify a new weapons test or deployment.

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Further military expansion could intensify the security dilemma on the Korean Peninsula and complicate crisis management.

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