Kim Jong Un vows to ‘exponentially’ increase nuke production to counter US, ROK



News Kim Jong Un vows to ‘exponentially’ increase nuke production to counter US, ROK North Korean leader previews ‘new’ ICBM development, spy satellite launch plans in 2023 as major party meeting ends Colin Zwirko January 1, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech on the final day of the Sixth Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Central Committee \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 1, 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will “exponentially increase” nuclear weapon production in 2023 to counter perceived threats from the U.S. and South Korea, according to state media on Sunday. Speaking on the last day of a six-day party plenary meeting (plenum), Kim said “another new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system” with “rapid nuclear counterattack ability” is under development, likely referring to a missile using a solid-fuel engine tested in December. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will “exponentially increase” nuclear weapon production in 2023 to counter perceived threats from the U.S. and South Korea, according to state media on Sunday. Speaking on the last day of a six-day party plenary meeting (plenum), Kim said “another new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system” with “rapid nuclear counterattack ability” is under development, likely referring to a missile using a solid-fuel engine tested in December. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un vows to ‘exponentially’ increase nuke production to counter US, ROK

North Korean leader previews ‘new’ ICBM development, spy satellite launch plans in 2023 as major party meeting ends

Colin Zwirko January 1, 2023

Kim Jong Un vows to ‘exponentially’ increase nuke production to counter US, ROK

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech on the final day of the Sixth Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Central Committee | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 1, 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will “exponentially increase” nuclear weapon production in 2023 to counter perceived threats from the U.S. and South Korea, according to state media on Sunday.

Speaking on the last day of a six-day party plenary meeting (plenum), Kim said “another new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system” with “rapid nuclear counterattack ability” is under development, likely referring to a missile using a solid-fuel engine tested in December.

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