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. Photos published with the report appeared to mostly show transporter erector launchers (TELs) for the © 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 & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by 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.

Photos published with the report appeared to mostly show transporter erector launchers (TELs) for the

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

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