North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of short-range ballistic missiles and long-range artillery in a demonstration of Pyongyang's nuclear counterstrike capabilities, state-run media said Friday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test of a short-range ballistic missile and long-range artillery on Thursday and stressed the importance of combat readiness of the country's nuclear forces,

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised a joint strike drill involving long-range artillery and missile systems on May 8, calling for the continued enhancement of the nuclear force’s role in both deterrence and wartime operations.