North Korea's Kim visits arms factories amid criticism over trade with Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited arms factories and highlighted recent 'shortcomings' in munitions production, emphasizing the strategic importance of major weapons. He inspected mobile short-range missile launch vehicles. Meanwhile, nearly 50 countries condemned Russia's use of North Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine, providing valuable insights to North Korea. The United States and its allies will raise the issue with the UN Security Council. Kim defined South Korea as a hostile state, accusing it of inciting confrontation and an arms buildup.