Kim Jong Un lauds tactical weapon ‘breakthrough’ to aid war preparations



News Kim Jong Un lauds tactical weapon ‘breakthrough’ to aid war preparations New missile system is the latest progress in DPRK military production scheme set to conclude by year’s end Anton Sokolin May 15, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un walks past transporter erector launchers as part of an inspection of a new "tactical missile weapon system" on May 14, 2024 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (May 15, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new “tactical missile weapon system” for the Korean People’s Army (KPA) as it prepares for war, state media reported Wednesday. Kim linked the military “breakthrough” to an overall production plan North Korea’s armed forces are supposed to complete by the end of the year. KPA artillery units “tasked with an important firing duty” will reportedly receive the new weapon system. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new “tactical missile weapon system” for the Korean People’s Army (KPA) as it prepares for war, state media reported Wednesday. Kim linked the military “breakthrough” to an overall production plan North Korea’s armed forces are supposed to complete by the end of the year. KPA artillery units “tasked with an important firing duty” will reportedly receive the new weapon system. 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 lauds tactical weapon ‘breakthrough’ to aid war preparations

New missile system is the latest progress in DPRK military production scheme set to conclude by year’s end

Anton Sokolin May 15, 2024

Kim Jong Un lauds tactical weapon ‘breakthrough’ to aid war preparations

Kim Jong Un walks past transporter erector launchers as part of an inspection of a new "tactical missile weapon system" on May 14, 2024 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (May 15, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new “tactical missile weapon system” for the Korean People’s Army (KPA) as it prepares for war, state media reported Wednesday.

Kim linked the military “breakthrough” to an overall production plan North Korea’s armed forces are supposed to complete by the end of the year. KPA artillery units “tasked with an important firing duty” will reportedly receive the new weapon system.

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