Kim Jong Un was extremely impressed by Russia’s modern aviation technology
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that he has been greatly impressed by Russian aerospace and aviation technology. He visited an aircraft plant during his visit to Russia this week. Pyongyang’s state media said this on Saturday. Following his summit meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Kim on Friday visited the Yuri Gagarin Aviation Plant in the far eastern region of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, which produces advanced fighter jets including the Sukhoi Su-35, Yonhap news agency reported. Produces. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said, “He was greatly impressed by the rich independent potential of the Russian aircraft manufacturing industry and its continuous entrepreneurial efforts toward modernity and new goals. He expressed hope that the plant will achieve high standards in the future.” “Will achieve sustained growth by achieving production growth.” It said Kim expressed respect for Russia’s rapid development of aviation technology and its ability to “get ahead of external potential threats.” He praised the officers, scientists, technicians and workers of the plant for making great contributions to the development of the country’s air industry by achieving outstanding success in production with highly advanced technology and strong mental strength. Established in 1934, the aviation plant made a “great contribution to defeating fascism” during the war for the Soviet Union by producing a variety of aircraft, including long-range bombers. According to KCNA, today it is the largest fighter jet manufacturer in Russia. KCNA said Kim left for his next destination on Friday afternoon. He is expected to travel to Vladivostok and meet Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and visit the Navy’s Pacific Fleet.