According to the Korean Central New Agency (KCNA), Kim on Tuesday inspected "a tactical missile weapon system newly equipped by joint missile units of the Korean People's Army (KPA) in charge of an important firing assignment."

It did not provide further details about the new system or where the inspection took place, Yonhap news agency reported.

KCNA said Kim expressed "great satisfaction" about the production performance of manufacturing sites in the first half.