Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees



News Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees Focus on military as first act after major party meeting emphasizes importance of arms development Colin Zwirko July 3, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un at new weapons-related factory \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (July 3, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured a new weapons factory on Tuesday with attendees of this week's four-day party plenum, according to state media, in a demonstration of his priority on arms development despite its lack of mention in official plenum reports. Though the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Wednesday didn’t mention its name, the new defense factory appears to be a “weak current apparatus” plant he visited at least three times before, NK News analysis shows. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured a new weapons factory on Tuesday with attendees of this week's four-day party plenum, according to state media, in a demonstration of his priority on arms development despite its lack of mention in official plenum reports. Though the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Wednesday didn’t mention its name, the new defense factory appears to be a “weak current apparatus” plant he visited at least three times before, NK News analysis shows. 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 tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees

Focus on military as first act after major party meeting emphasizes importance of arms development

Colin Zwirko July 3, 2024

Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees

Kim Jong Un at new weapons-related factory | Image: Rodong Sinmun (July 3, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured a new weapons factory on Tuesday with attendees of this week's four-day party plenum, according to state media, in a demonstration of his priority on arms development despite its lack of mention in official plenum reports.

Though the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Wednesday didn’t mention its name, the new defense factory appears to be a “weak current apparatus” plant he visited at least three times before, NK News analysis shows.

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