Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday inspected the country’s artillery weapon system and attended the test-firing of such weapons, the North’s state media KCNA news agency reported on Saturday.
The KCNA report said Kim learned about the technically updated version of the 240 mm multiple rocket launcher system and watched the test-fire of controllable shells for multiple rocket launchers produced at different national defence industrial enterprises.
“The updated multiple rocket launcher with high mobility and concentration of fire has an automatic fire combined control system and will be deployed to units of the Korean People’s Army as replacement equipment from 2024 to 2026,” KCNA said, adding such “a significant change” will soon be made in increasing the artillery combat ability of the North’s army.
Last month, Kim inspected the test-firing of 240 mm multiple launch rockets, where he said the 240 mm multiple launch rocket system will “bring about a strategic change in strengthening the country’s military’s artillery capabilities.
Despite international sanctions and diplomatic isolation, Kim Jong Un remains focused on advancing North Korea’s military capabilities. The regime’s pursuit of artillery modernization underscores its commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities. Furthermore, Kim Jong Un’s personal interest in military affairs reflects the regime’s reliance on militarism as a cornerstone of its governance strategy.
Moreover, the KCNA report on Kim Jong Un’s activities is part of the regime’s broader propaganda efforts to maintain internal cohesion and project strength externally. By highlighting Kim Jong Un’s role in overseeing military developments, the regime seeks to instill confidence among the North Korean populace and deter potential adversaries.
However, the continued emphasis on military initiatives also poses challenges to efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
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