Kim Yo-jong condemns arrival of USS Carl Vinson in Busan

North Korea has issued fresh threats following the arrival of the U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson in Busan over the weekend.

Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, condemned the deployment and warned of stronger military action, saying Pyongyang would have no choice but to "break records in strategic deterrence."

South Korea's Defense Ministry dismissed Kim's remarks as an excuse to justify North Korea's nuclear ambitions, warning that any provocation will be met with an overwhelming response.

Seoul maintains that the deployment of U.S. strategic assets to South Korea is for regular joint drills with the U.S.