North Korean Leader Urges Increased Artillery Shell Production Amid Alignment with Russia
- North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has called for increased artillery shell production, describing it as essential for 'strengthening the fighting efficiency' of his armed forces, according to state media.
- Recent assessments estimate that North Korea has sent about 15,000 soldiers to Russia, with nearly 5,000 killed or injured in Ukraine.
- Washington and Seoul have accused North Korea of supplying various military equipment to Russia, including artillery systems and missiles.
- Analysts suggest that North Korea's military support for Russia aims to establish a deeper partnership and secure advanced military technology.
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Kim's tank tour: Military theater or real modernization? - Daily NK English
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s recent inspection of an “important” tank factory showcases his ongoing military pageantry, with state media KCNA dutifully reporting his praise for “great progress in the core technology of Korean-style tanks.” During his visit, the Supreme Leader emphasized the critical importance of producing cutting-edge tanks for modernizing the army and achieving what he termed “the second revolution in armoured force.” The…
North Korean Leader Urges Increased Artillery Shell Production Amid Alignment with Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his munitions industry to boost the production of artillery shells, state media said Wednesday, as the country continues to supply arms and troops to support Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Top DPRK leader visits major munitions factories
PYONGYANG, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Kim Jong Un, the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has visited major munitions factories making shells and machinery, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday. The shell-making enterprise has upgraded itself through technical innovation, increasing the output of shells to "four times the average yearly level and nearly twice the
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