Kim orders more missile production in North Korea in 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to boost missile production and build more factories to meet the growing demands of his country’s military in 2026. State media said he gave the directive during visits to munitions factories alongside top officials. Kim told factory managers to prepare for a busy year and to expand overall production capacity so the missile and artillery forces can meet future operational needs. He also ordered the construction of new munitions plants to support the planned increase in output. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim described the missile and shell production sector as being of paramount importance to strengthening North Korea’s war deterrent. Analysts say Pyongyang has sharply increased missile testing in recent years to improve precision strike capabilities and to challenge the United States and South Korea. Experts also believe […]
