But he strongly hinted the steps could include a suspension of 2018 inter-Korean military agreements requiring both Koreas to halt aerial surveillance activities and live-firing drills along their tense border.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/north-korea-ap-south-korea-kim-jong-un-seoul-b2450205.html

In a statement, the North Korean army "has responded to the UN Command regarding Private King," said the US-led UN multinational force, which oversees compliance with the armistice between the two Koreas.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2023/08/03/un-command-north-korea-acknowledges-request-for-information-on-us-soldier-travis-king

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for the development of new intercontinental ballistic missiles and a larger nuclear arsenal to counter US-led threats, state media said on Sunday, amid flaring tension between the rival Koreas.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/kim-jong-un-orders-new-ballistic-missiles-and-bigger-nuclear-arsenal-amid-rising-tensions-20230101-p5c9qz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world