North Korea's arms factories are going full-tilt making weapons and ammo for Russia's war, says South Korea

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 00:42

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (L) visit a construction site of the Angara rocket launch complex on September 13, 2023 in Tsiolkovsky, Russia. — Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) visit a construction site of the Angara rocket launch complex on September 13, 2023 in Tsiolkovsky, Russia.
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South Korea's defense minister said North Korea has been exchanging arms for food with Russia.
Its factories are mostly at 30% capacity, but the ones making arms for Russia are at 100%, he said.
North Korea has shipped 6,700 containers to Russia since August, he added.

North Korean weapons factories are "operating at full capacity" making arms and ammunition for Russia, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said on Monday.