Korean Central News Agency: Kim Jong un Visits Russia's Gagarin Aircraft Manufacturing Plant
Seoul, September 16 (Xinhua) - North Korean Workers' Party General Secretary and State Councilor Kim Jong un arrived in the main industrial city of the Amur River in Russia's Far East on September 15 and visited the Gagarin Aircraft Manufacturing Plant, according to a report by North Korean Central News Agency.
According to the report, during the visit, Kim Jong un boarded the Su-57 fighter jet to learn about advanced aircraft technology and flight performance, and watched a flight demonstration of the Su-35 fighter jet. In addition, Kim Jong un also learned about the performance of the aircraft produced by the factory.
The report also said that Kim Jong un was deeply moved by the self-reliance potential and modernization level of Russia's aircraft manufacturing industry.
The Gagarin Aircraft Manufacturing Plant is one of the important bases for Russia's defense industry and aviation transportation industry.