Kim Jong Un called on commanders. He set them a goal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with company commanders in Pyongyang on October 22-23, marking the first military gathering since the party congress in February. He tasked commanders with transforming their units into elite, self-sufficient combat forces to achieve military expansion goals. Kim emphasized the need to build a strong army and accelerate military revolution. Additionally, he attended a clothing and footwear fair with his daughter, following unconfirmed reports of his death. During the party congress, Kim called for strengthening conventional forces and confirmed efforts to develop nuclear weapons and missiles, showcasing new missile launchers capable of nuclear strikes.