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Kim Jong-Un Oversees Artillery Drill on Day of the Sun
Kim Jong-Un Oversees Artillery Drill on Day of the Sun
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw an artillery firing exercise of Korean People’s Army sub-units in the western area on April 15, marking the Day of the Sun, according to KCNA.
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KCNA reported that units “powerfully demonstrated their militant marksmanship” and “full war posture” under simulated combat conditions, with the Capital City Defence Corps taking first place.Kim Jong-un expressed satisfaction, noting the event served as “an important occasion in enhancing the training enthusiasm” and strengthening combat readiness.He stressed that artillery forces are “the most important factor deciding the victory in operation and battle and furthermore in war,” calling for continued modernization and training under the Party’s policy.
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Kim Jong-Un Oversees Artillery Drill on Day of the Sun
05:02 GMT 17.04.2026 (Updated: 05:03 GMT 17.04.2026) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw an artillery firing exercise of Korean People’s Army sub-units in the western area on April 15, marking the Day of the Sun, according to KCNA.
KCNA reported that units “powerfully demonstrated their militant marksmanship” and “full war posture” under simulated combat conditions, with the Capital City Defence Corps taking first place.
Kim Jong-un expressed satisfaction, noting the event served as “an important occasion in enhancing the training enthusiasm” and strengthening combat readiness.
He stressed that artillery forces are “the most important factor deciding the victory in operation and battle and furthermore in war,” calling for continued modernization and training under the Party’s policy.
