Kim Jong Un Opens New Missile Production Line Ahead of Military Visit to Beijing

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a new missile production line, where he inspected the advanced automation process in missile manufacturing, according to the official Korean Central News Agency.

This visit comes ahead of his scheduled trip to Beijing to attend a massive military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

North Korea, which is under severe international sanctions due to its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, is one of the most isolated countries in the world.

The United Nations has imposed strict sanctions on it after it developed weapons in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions.

However, experts and international observers point out that the impact of these sanctions has significantly diminished due to the increasing support provided by Russia and China on both military and economic fronts.

In statements during the visit, Kim Jong Un confirmed that the new production process will greatly enhance the combat readiness of the country's main missile units.

This statement comes at a sensitive time, as North Korea recently sent military support to Russia, including soldiers, artillery ammunition, and missiles, as part of helping Moscow in its ongoing war against Ukraine.

North Korea's ongoing military activity, amid the support of its allies Russia and China, raises increasing international concern at a time when tensions in the region are escalating.