North Korea calls for ‘positive and offensive’ security measures

North Korea’s leader has called for positive and offensive measures to ensure the country’s sovereignty and security.

Kim Jong-un spoke at a multi-day gathering of party leaders in Pyongyang which is unusual for this time of the year.

The comments come amid concerns that the North could end negotiations on denuclearisation with the US, and restart major weapons testing.

The US has said it would be extraordinarily disappointed if North Korea ends negotiations.