At the Helm: North Korea’s military under Kim Jong Un’s watchful eye

North Korea for the first time showed images on September 13 of the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs, as leader Kim Jong Un visited a uranium enrichment facility and called for more weapons-grade material to boost the arsenal. (Photo/Reuters)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a new-type 600mm multiple rocket launcher on September 13. The launcher has been designed with improved performance as required by the army's application of operation. (Photo/Reuters)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brandished a gun while inspecting a major operational training base on March 7,2024, urging his military to intensify 'actual war drills'. Wearing a black leather jacket, Kim was shown talking to ranks of heavily armed soldiers in camouflage, overseeing firing drills and inspecting weaponry. (Photo/Agencies)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the training base of the Special Operations Armed Force of North Korea's army to guide a combatants drill on September 11, 2024. (Photo/Reuters)

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un interacted with a soldier during the training of the Korean People's Army's air and amphibious combat units on March 16, 2024. (Photo/Reuters)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a military demonstration involving new battle tank units on March 13, 2024. Kim expressed "great satisfaction" that the new type of main battle tank successfully demonstrated its striking power in its first performance display. (Photo/Reuters)

Kim Jong Un visited an undisclosed training base belonging to the country's special operations armed forces on September 11, 2024. During his visit, he was observed aiming a weapon. (Photo/Reuters)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a shipyard and underscored the importance of a strong naval force in “war preparations” on February 2, 2024. Kim’s visit is being made public after North Korea tested its new submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCM). (Photo/Reuters)