North Korea develops new NATO-caliber assault rifle in arms modernization push



News North Korea develops new NATO-caliber assault rifle in arms modernization push Expert uncovers DPRK’s plans to introduce rifle based on Russian AK after unblurring photo published in state media Anton Sokolin May 30, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pointing at a poster with a design of a new assault rifle during a factory tour in early May \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (May 13, 2024) North Korea has unintentionally revealed plans to introduce a new assault rifle that could fire NATO-caliber rounds, an expert has found, in line with the DPRK military’s trend of equipping soldiers with more Western-style arms. In coverage of Kim Jong Un’s recent visit to a sniper rifle factory, state media carried a photo of the leader pointing at a poster with details about the new assault rifle, while blurring the gun itself and other information. North Korea has unintentionally revealed plans to introduce a new assault rifle that could fire NATO-caliber rounds, an expert has found, in line with the DPRK military’s trend of equipping soldiers with more Western-style arms. In coverage of Kim Jong Un’s recent visit to a sniper rifle factory, state media carried a photo of the leader pointing at a poster with details about the new assault rifle, while blurring the gun itself and other information. 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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North Korea develops new NATO-caliber assault rifle in arms modernization push

Expert uncovers DPRK’s plans to introduce rifle based on Russian AK after unblurring photo published in state media

Anton Sokolin May 30, 2024

North Korea develops new NATO-caliber assault rifle in arms modernization push

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pointing at a poster with a design of a new assault rifle during a factory tour in early May | Image: Rodong Sinmun (May 13, 2024)

North Korea has unintentionally revealed plans to introduce a new assault rifle that could fire NATO-caliber rounds, an expert has found, in line with the DPRK military’s trend of equipping soldiers with more Western-style arms.

In coverage of Kim Jong Un’s recent visit to a sniper rifle factory, state media carried a photo of the leader pointing at a poster with details about the new assault rifle, while blurring the gun itself and other information.

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