Pyongyang, December 27 — The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jong Un, doubled down on military power by ordering a drastic increase in the production capacity of his munitions industry. During a visit to the sector's main plants, the head of state emphasized that strengthening missile and artillery arsenals is the 'maximum priority' to guarantee the state's war deterrence. According to the official KCNA agency, Kim demanded the design of an ambitious production plan for 2026, focused on modernizing the technical bases of military companies to meet the operational requirements of its armed forces.
Key points of the North Korean announcement:
- Arms race: Kim Jong Un defined the missile and projectile sector as the fundamental pillar for the country's survival, instructing the missile administration to accelerate preparations for new modernization plans.
- Party Congress: The technical and economic tasks outlined by the leader will be formally presented at the upcoming IX Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), where the military roadmap for the coming years will be ratified.
- Technological modernization: The supreme leader ratified documents requiring munitions companies to reach a 'balanced and expanded' level of production, preparing for a long-term conflict scenario.
This move by Pyongyang occurs during a week of high-intensity global diplomacy and adds a new layer of tension to regional security, as Western powers watch with concern the progress of North Korea's missile programs.
