North Korea has conducted a new missile test. It was stated that the experiment, which was carried out under the supervision of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was successful. South Korea confirmed that two missiles were fired in connection with the missile test in question.
NEW MISSILE TRIAL
The statement came after North Korea was expected to conduct a new missile test last Friday due to the 110th birthday of the country’s founding leader, Kim Il Sung. The state-controlled Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) announced that the test of a new type of tactical guided missile was carried out successfully under the supervision of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
CONGRATULATIONS TO AUTHORITIES
While the news did not give exact information about when the test was carried out, it was stated that “the new type of tactical guided missile system is of great importance in increasing the firepower of long-range artillery units on the front line and the efficiency of tactical nuclear missiles.” It was also stated that Kim congratulated the officials of the National Academy of Defense Sciences, who have achieved continuous success in the defense industry, which is the main element of securing war deterrence.
STATEMENT FROM SOUTH KOREA
South Korea, on the other hand, confirmed that Pyongyang fired 2 missiles at around 18:00 yesterday evening. It was stated that the missiles launched in the direction of the Sea of Japan reached a height of 25 km, covered a distance of 110 kilometers and reached a speed of 4 times the speed of sound. With the last missile test, the number of North Korea’s missile tests this year has increased to 12.
Due to the 110th birthday of North Korea’s founding leader Kim Il Sung last Friday, it was publicized that the Pyongyang administration could launch a new intercontinental ballistic missile or conduct the country’s 7th nuclear test. It was predicted that North Korea might take new provocative actions in response to the exercises carried out by the US in the region with its allies South Korea and Japan.
Source: UAV