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North Korea's Kim says stronger special operation force is important, state media reports

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28-08-2025 14:18 HKT
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stands next to snipers during a visit to a special operation training base at an undisclosed location in this undated picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency August 28, 2025. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stands next to snipers during a visit to a special operation training base at an undisclosed location in this undated picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency August 28, 2025. KCNA via REUTERS
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