Kim Jong Un Orders Massive Missile Production Expansion, New Factories Planned

• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered a significant expansion and modernization of the country's missile production for the coming year.
• He mandated the construction of new factories to meet the growing demand from Pyongyang's state missile and artillery forces.
• Kim emphasized the "paramount importance" of the missile and shell sector in strengthening North Korea's "war deterrent."
• The order follows increased missile testing, aimed at improving strike capabilities, challenging the US and South Korea, and potential exports to Russia.
• This directive comes after Kim's recent visits to a nuclear submarine factory and overseeing a test launch of new anti-air missiles.

Why It Matters: Kim Jong Un orders major missile production expansion to strengthen North Korea's war deterrent.