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North Korea unveils first military hardware museum, signaling arms export ambitions

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North Korea has opened its first museum dedicated solely to military hardware, showcasing everything from rifles to intercontinental ballistic missiles. Analysts suggest the museum serves multiple purposes: acting as a showroom for potential arms exports, bolstering national pride, and signaling a firm stance against disarmament talks. The opening ceremony was attended by leader Kim Jong-un, his wife Ri Sol-ju, and daughter Kim Ju-ae, who described the exhibits as "national treasures." AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

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