North Korean leader Kim Jong Un once again reiterated the threat to use nuclear weapons against South Korea and the United States, if attacked, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday, Paralel.Az reports citing DW.

Speaking at a defense university named after him on Monday, Kim also announced plans to accelerate North Korea's military growth, including its nuclear capabilities.

This comes just days after the North Korean leader vowed to use nuclear weapons against South Korea "without hesitation" if his country's sovereignty were threatened.