Kim Jong Un orders 2.5x increase in missile production ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly ordered a 2.5-fold increase in missile production, one day before Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang. The directive, reported by Israeli news outlet N12, appears aimed at projecting military strength during the high-profile visit.

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1. 06:44 · 7 JunLatest

   Kim Jong Un orders 2.5x increase in missile production ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

2. 02:23 · 7 Jun

   North Korea: Nuclear program 'absolutely non-negotiable,' says Kim's sister ahead of Xi visit

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• Developing12:41 · 9 JunChina's Xi Jinping holds rare summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un
• Developing3 days ago · 15:59 · 18 JunSouth Korea's President asks Trump to take lead on North Korea

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