North Korea is moving militarily... Kim emphasizes the increase in production of new shells.

In a move reflecting escalating regional tensions and strengthening military ties with Russia, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for expanding the production of a new type of advanced artillery shells during his inspection visit to a major ammunition manufacturing facility, as reported by Pyongyang's official media today, Saturday. The visit, which took place yesterday, Friday, June 13, included a comprehensive tour of the shell production lines, where the Korean leader reviewed the factory's production capabilities and the updates made to the manufacturing process during the first half of this year. Kim emphasized the "need to expand and enhance production capacity to meet national defense strategic requirements, and increase the production of a new type of powerful shells capable of keeping pace with modern warfare developments," according to the North Korean Central News Agency in an English statement. Kim stressed the importance of improving automated processes within the facility to accelerate production pace and ensure readiness of the North Korean armed forces for any potential confrontation. These statements come amid growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, raising international concerns, especially given the ongoing sanctions imposed on Pyongyang due to its nuclear and missile programs. This step is part of a broader North Korean plan to modernize its military arsenal and enhance combat readiness in line with modern warfare dynamics.