North Korea test fires short-range ballistic missiles in latest weapons activity
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, its state news agency reported, marking the latest in a series of recent weapons tests. The launches were conducted under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un to evaluate the power of a new tactical ballistic missile.
North Korea carried out multiple short-range ballistic missile launches on Sunday, its state news agency reported. The launches were supervised by leader Kim Jong Un and aimed to evaluate the power of the improved surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile Hwasongpho-11 Ra. Five tactical ballistic missiles were launched towards a target area around an island 136 km away and struck the area with high density. South Korea's military detected the launches and is conducting a detailed analysis with US intelligence authorities. Seoul is maintaining a 'firm combined defence posture' with the US and will respond overwhelmingly to any provocation. The launches come amid a broader pattern of recent tests involving ballistic missiles, anti-warship cruise missiles, and cluster munitions, despite UN sanctions banning North Korea's nuclear weapons development and ballistic missile technology.
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