US EditionNorth Korean Leader Inspects New Missile Factory Ahead of Visit to China
Kim Jong Un reviewed missile assembly lines to boost combat readiness and support Russia amid ongoing sanctions, ahead of his visit to China for a major military parade, state media reported.
- On Sunday, Kim Jong Un inspected a new missile production line and automation process at the new weapons factory ahead of his Beijing military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Analysts link Kim Jong Un's inspection to efforts accelerating missile production as South Korean officials say he supplies Russia with artillery and ballistic missiles.
- KCNA said the plant's automation includes assembly lines to speed missile production, Kim Jong Un praised scientists and factory workers, ratifying plans to boost readiness; the factory may be in Jagang province.
- Kim's planned parade attendance signals an effort to showcase ties with China and Russia, as the Beijing event invites three foreign leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Since aligning with Russia, North Korea has become vocal on conflicts in the Middle East and Taiwan Strait, while experts say international sanctions weaken amid Russia and China's growing support.
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Kim Jong Un touts new missile production capabilities ahead of Beijing parade with Xi and Putin
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects new weapons factory ahead of China visit
North Korea said on Monday leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new weapons factory that’s key to his plan to accelerate mass production of missiles in a weekend visit before he departs for a major military parade in China.
North Korean leader inspects new missile factory ahead of visit to
SEOUL: North Korea said Monday leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new weapons factory that’s key to his plan to accelerate mass production of missiles in a weekend visit before he departs for a major military parade in China. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency did not disclose the location of the factory Kim visited Sunday, but it may be in Jagang province, a hub of
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