“The rocket and missile production sector is of great importance for strengthening war deterrence” – Reuters quotes the North Korean leader as quoted by KCNA (South Korean news agency).
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What is Kim Jong Un planning regarding the missile program?
How long will it take to modernize North Korea's weapons plants?
When will the congress of the Workers' Party of Korea be held?
What was revealed about Kim's submarine construction?
The modernization of enterprises involved in the implementation of the North Korean missile program is expected to take five years. According to KCNA, Kim Jong Un is to present documents approved by him on this matter during the congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. The gathering, scheduled for early 2026, is expected to announce North Korea's development plan for the next five years.
Reuters emphasized that KCNA's information on the modernization of plants participating in the North Korean missile program appeared a day after it was revealed that Kim supervised the construction of an 8,700-meter-long facility with his daughter Kim Jzu Ae. tons of a nuclear-powered submarine, as well as tests of long-range surface-to-air missiles.
According to many observers, Kim is preparing Kim Jzu Ae to take over power in North Korea.
