Overview

• Kim Jong-un inspected munitions factories, highlighting a fourfold increase in artillery shell production to support North Korea's military and export goals.
• The North Korean leader urged the development of advanced machinery to enhance munitions output and modernize the country’s defense industry.
• North Korea has transferred millions of shells and military equipment to Russia, deepening its role in aiding Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine.
• Recent intelligence reports confirm North Korea has deployed 15,000 troops to Russia, with nearly 5,000 casualties acknowledged by both governments.
• Kim’s ongoing factory visits signal North Korea’s commitment to sustaining arms supplies to Russia while leveraging the partnership for advanced technology and economic gains.