Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to announce ways to strengthen the country's nuclear forces at an upcoming party meeting. This news follows a recent missile test that was conducted under his supervision. Kim has called for the expansion and modernization of missile production to enhance North Korea's strategic deterrent.
Key Facts
- Kim Jong Un will present plans to improve North Korea's nuclear capabilities at a party meeting.
- This announcement comes after a missile test that aimed to enhance North Korea's defense strategy.
- The planned meeting is the first of its kind since 2021, where a five-year defense and economic plan will be revealed.
- Kim described the recent missile test as a significant step in advancing their strategic deterrence.
- The launched missiles successfully hit a target over 358.5 kilometers (222.7 miles) away in the Sea of Japan.
- Japan reported that two missiles landed outside North Korea’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
- South Korea detected several short-range ballistic missiles launched from North Korea.
- Analysts suggest that the missiles may use a new system to avoid interference with their navigation during flight.
