North Korea has condemned a U.S.drill simulating nuclear attack on the country just days before conducting its own nuke attack missile launch drill in response, as the two sides claim defensive postures while ratcheting up the rhetoric.

A top North Korean weapons official was also promoted as part of leader Kim Jong Un’s ongoing arms development focus, while workers across the DPRK took part in state-led activities to celebrate the May Day holiday to kick off the month.

The following is a review of the most noteworthy coverage from North Korea’s