Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles



News Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent Anton Sokolin \| Colin Zwirko August 6, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un holds a rifle \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 6, 2023) Updated at 6:35 p.m. KST on Aug. 7, 2023 with new photos of the inspections shown on KCTV for the first time on Monday Kim Jong Un inspected North Korea’s most advanced weaponry including multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) and engines for cruise missiles and drones this week as part of the country’s “war preparation,” state media reported Sunday. He also reportedly inspected nuclear missile launchers and small arms as part of the tour. State media did not disclose the names of any of the factories. The Rodong Sinmunstated the visits took place from Aug. 3 and 5, during which © 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 Trending

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Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent

Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko August 6, 2023

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un holds a rifle | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 6, 2023)

Updated at 6:35 p.m. KST on Aug. 7, 2023 with new photos of the inspections shown on KCTV for the first time on Monday

Kim Jong Un inspected North Korea’s most advanced weaponry including multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) and engines for cruise missiles and drones this week as part of the country’s “war preparation,” state media reported Sunday.

He also reportedly inspected nuclear missile launchers and small arms as part of the tour. State media did not disclose the names of any of the factories.

The Rodong Sinmunstated the visits took place from Aug. 3 and 5, during which

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