North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visits military training base

5/4/2025 7:08

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday visited the military training base of the special operation units of the Korean People's Army, state media reported on Saturday.



Kim mounted the observation post to watch the general tactical training and small-arms shooting contest conducted by combatants of various special operation units under the training program, KCNA state news agency said.



"Strengthening of the special operation forces constitutes a major component of the army-building strategy at present," KCNA quoted Kim as saying.



Kim said that strengthening special operations forces is a key part of the current military strategy, and he outlined a series of major tasks aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities. KCNA does not provide details of major tasks.