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North Korean leader Kim observes weapons test to enhance nuclear capabilities
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SEOUL, 18 April 2022, (TON): North’s KCNA state news agency reported “North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test firing of a new type of tactical guided weapon aimed at boosting the country’s nuclear capabilities."
The report comes amid signs North Korea could soon resume nuclear testing according to South Korean and US officials and after Kim broke a self-imposed moratorium on intercontinental ballistic missile testing with a launch last month.
South Korea’s military said “it had detected late on Saturday two projectiles launched from the North’s east coast toward the sea which flew about 110 kilometers with an apogee of 25 kilometers and maximum speed of under Mach 4.”
“The new-type tactical guided weapon system, is of great significance in drastically improving the firepower of the frontline long-range artillery units and enhancing the efficiency in the operation of tactical nukes.”
KCNA did not say when the test took place and gave no details of the missile involved.
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