Kim Jong Un guides test of rocket developed by 'newly-founded' military factory



News Kim Jong Un guides test of rocket developed by ‘newly-founded’ military factory Test comes as North Korea celebrates 92nd founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army Colin Zwirko April 26, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim watched the 240mm MLRS test from the northern runway of Pyongyang International Airport \| Image: KCTV (April 26, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a rocket test Thursday and demanded a “newly-established national defense industrial enterprise” fulfill annual production plans, according to state media. The cryptic introduction of the new munitions company, likely referring to a factory, comes as Kim has increased public inspections of such plants in the last year, while emphasizing that the DPRK has short-range weapons aimed at South Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a rocket test Thursday and demanded a “newly-established national defense industrial enterprise” fulfill annual production plans, according to state media. The cryptic introduction of the new munitions company, likely referring to a factory, comes as Kim has increased public inspections of such plants in the last year, while emphasizing that the DPRK has short-range weapons aimed at South Korea. 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 guides test of rocket developed by ‘newly-founded’ military factory

Test comes as North Korea celebrates 92nd founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army

Colin Zwirko April 26, 2024

Kim Jong Un guides test of rocket developed by ‘newly-founded’ military factory

Kim watched the 240mm MLRS test from the northern runway of Pyongyang International Airport | Image: KCTV (April 26, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a rocket test Thursday and demanded a “newly-established national defense industrial enterprise” fulfill annual production plans, according to state media.

The cryptic introduction of the new munitions company, likely referring to a factory, comes as Kim has increased public inspections of such plants in the last year, while emphasizing that the DPRK has short-range weapons aimed at South Korea.

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