Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands 'flaws' in production fixed



News Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed North Korean leader says factories must help prepare for war against 'main enemy' South Korea but vows no first attack Colin Zwirko January 10, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un at launch vehicle factory \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 10, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a factory producing ballistic missile launch vehicles this week, where he demanded officials fix "flaws" in production to prepare for war with South Korea, according to state media on Wednesday. The brief Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) report heavily focused on the roles of factories in facing off against the "main enemy" South Korea, but it did not name them or the weapons Kim inspected on Jan. 8, widely believed to be his birthday, and the following day. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a factory producing ballistic missile launch vehicles this week, where he demanded officials fix "flaws" in production to prepare for war with South Korea, according to state media on Wednesday. The brief Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) report heavily focused on the roles of factories in facing off against the "main enemy" South Korea, but it did not name them or the weapons Kim inspected on Jan. 8, widely believed to be his birthday, and the following day. 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 visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

North Korean leader says factories must help prepare for war against 'main enemy' South Korea but vows no first attack

Colin Zwirko January 10, 2024

Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

Kim Jong Un at launch vehicle factory | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 10, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a factory producing ballistic missile launch vehicles this week, where he demanded officials fix "flaws" in production to prepare for war with South Korea, according to state media on Wednesday.

The brief Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) report heavily focused on the roles of factories in facing off against the "main enemy" South Korea, but it did not name them or the weapons Kim inspected on Jan. 8, widely believed to be his birthday, and the following day.

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