North Korea's Kim calls for boosting missile launch vehicle production -KCNA. Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, emphasized increasing missile launch vehicle production, seeing it as crucial for military confrontation readiness. Kim's visit to a transporter erector launcher factory highlights his focus on strengthening nuclear war deterrents amid escalating tensions. The announcement follows U.S. claims of North Korea aiding Russia in the Ukraine conflict, which Pyongyang denies. Kim's directive is part of North Korea's broader military preparedness efforts.