Kim Jong Un orders sharp increase in production of missiles

Kim Jong Un visits an area hit by storm Khanun. Pic/AP

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again toured major munitions factories and ordered a drastic increase in production of missiles and other weapons, state media said Monday, as the South Korean and US militaries announced they will begin major drills next week to hone their joint capability against the North's evolving nuclear threats.

Kim's push to produce more weapons also comes as US officials believe Russia's defense minister recently talked with North Korea about selling more weapons to Russia for its war with Ukraine.

Kim two-day visit of factories producing tactical missiles, mobile launch platforms, armored vehicles and artillery shells was conducted over the weekend.

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