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Kim Jong Un announces “leap forward” in defense industry with its new largest 5-hectare plant to boost arms exports to Russia

Par :Olena Mukhina

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a military operations base in the western region of the country

The country has begun construction of its biggest military plant, covering more than 5 hectares. According to leader Kim Jong Un, this will enable a “leap forward in the defense industry” and allow production of modern, high-tech machinery, NK Pro reports. 

Moscow is transferring military technologies to Pyongyang in exchange for the deployment of North Korean troops to fight against Ukraine. These troops have played an active role in Russia’s defense of Kursk Oblast.

Analysts emphasize that the new facility could become a tool for significantly increasing North Korea’s military equipment exports, especially to Russia. This will strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and impact the global arms market.

On 20 June, the Kremlin officially confirmed that Russia does not want an end to the fire. Moscow refuses to agree to a full ceasefire on the front lines as it plans to continue its offensive against Ukraine. 

The factory will produce domestically made Ryonha machine tools, which can replace imported counterparts and provide greater self-sufficiency for North Korea’s defense industry.

Construction started shortly after Kim Jong Un visited the site last month. State media released an artistic rendering of the future plant, which will surpass in size the main production workshop of Huichon Ryonha in Chagang Province.

Earlier, captured North Korean soldiers in Ukraine revealed that Pyongyang operates a military training base designed to resemble Seoul and other major South Korean cities.

The 3.5 km by 1.5 km facility includes a 40-hectare mock city divided into four sections for urban warfare training. Most structures are simple, single-story buildings, with a handful of two-story models.

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