Kim Jong-un's sister threatens US

The powerful sister of Kim Jong-un has told the United States to prepare to defend itself because North Korea is increasing the force of its nuclear weapons, on a day the firing of yet more missiles heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, Report informs, citing The Telegraph.

Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean leader and vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, warned Washington that Pyongyang would react to any "direct or indirect threat."

"The frequency of using the Pacific as our firing range depends upon the US forces' action," read a statement from the influential figure, who is believed to be a possible successor to her older brother.