Kim Jong Un tells North Korean arms factories to increase production days after Russia’s defence minister visits

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North Korean arms factories have been told to increase their output by leader Kim Jong Un, as part of a drive to upgrade the country's defence capabilities, state media reports. It comes just days after the US accused Russia of requesting weapons from the secretive state, following a visit by Moscow's defence minister Sergei Shoigu. Kim Jong Un inspected munitions factories at the end of last week, watching the production of cruise missiles, aerial vehicles and rocket launchers, news agency KCNA said. Image: Pic: KCNA via Reuters He also stressed the "important responsibilities and tasks in perfecting [the North's] war...