
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new multiple rocket launcher factory, hailing the system as a "super-powerful weapon" capable of precise, devastating strikes. This visit follows Pyongyang's announcement of cruise missile test-fires, which state media described as a display of combat readiness. Kim stated the new weapons would be the military's main strike means, intended for concentrated attacks. Analysts note North Korea's extensive artillery arsenal and increased missile testing in recent years.