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 Korea says its leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of short-range ballistic missile systems that simulated nuclear strikes against US and South Korean forces. Kim told state media KCNA on Friday about the need to strengthen the role of his nuclear forces in both deterring and fighting war.

SEOUL (Reuters) - 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, state media reported on Friday.