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North Korea preparing for ‘quantum leap’ in weapons production: Kim Jong Un

Leader praises innovation and productivity during recent armament tour, calls for even greater output as tensions rise

Kim Jong Un recently visited a weapons factory and highlighted the importance of increasing munitions to combat North Korea’s enemies, state media reported Thursday.

Accompanied by ruling party secretaries Pak Jong Chol and Jo Chun Ryong, among others, Kim inspected the modernization and current production capacity of the factory, according to the party-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun.

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