00:00North Korea appears to be hardening its stance and vowing to build more nuclear weapons.
00:05Leader Kim Jong-un reportedly gave a speech pledging to expand his country's nuclear stockpile.
00:11Kim declined to give up nuclear weapons for economic benefits or security guarantees.
00:16He says the security brought by the arsenal has supported economic growth.
00:20Kim also labeled South Korea a, quote, most hostile state.
00:23It comes just after Kim's sister, Kim Yo-jong, who often speaks on the country's foreign affairs,
00:28released a statement rejecting talks with Japanese Prime Minister Takeichi Sinai.
00:33Takeichi has reportedly expressed interest in meeting Kim Jong-un in person.
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