Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization



News Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 23, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly visited an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) base for the first time and called for modernization to improve quick launch capabilities, according to state media on Wednesday, signaling that the DPRK has deployed its newest long-range weapons targeting the U.S. Kim inspected multiple “strategic missile bases” to determine the “functionality and capabilities of missile launch-related facilities,” the Rodong Sinmun reported, and reviewed the “operational readiness of the strategic deterrence forces.” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly visited an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) base for the first time and called for modernization to improve quick launch capabilities, according to state media on Wednesday, signaling that the DPRK has deployed its newest long-range weapons targeting the U.S. Kim inspected multiple “strategic missile bases” to determine the “functionality and capabilities of missile launch-related facilities,” the Rodong Sinmun reported, and reviewed the “operational readiness of the strategic deterrence forces.” Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility

Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 23, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly visited an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) base for the first time and called for modernization to improve quick launch capabilities, according to state media on Wednesday, signaling that the DPRK has deployed its newest long-range weapons targeting the U.S.

Kim inspected multiple “strategic missile bases” to determine the “functionality and capabilities of missile launch-related facilities,” the Rodong Sinmun reported, and reviewed the “operational readiness of the strategic deterrence forces.”

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