North Korea has for the first time offered a glimpse into a uranium enrichment facility which produces material for its nuclear weapons., the BBC reports.
Photographs showed its leader Kim Jong Un, who had earlier vowed to “exponentially” increase the country’s stash of nuclear weapons, inspecting the area.
The state’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said in a report on Friday that he had similarly called for the uranium facility to increase its production.
Enriched uranium is essential in the manufacturing of nuclear warheads.
The photograph shows Mr Kim walking past rows of centrifuges and talking to military officials. Their publication comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.
“[Mr Kim] went round the control room of the uranium enrichment base to learn about the overall operation of the production lines,” KCNA reported, adding that he “felt strong” to see the site.
The South Korean government has said it strongly condemns the North’s plans to increase production.
