North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of new tactical missile and artillery systems near South Korea, as reported by state-run media on Wednesday. The tests, conducted Tuesday, included a lightweight multi-purpose missile launcher, a tactical cruise missile system with AI-based terminal guidance, and 240-millimeter guided artillery rockets equipped with ultra-precision navigation systems.
Key Takeaways
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of new tactical weapons systems, including AI-guided missiles, near South Korea's border. The tests involved various missile types and artillery rockets equipped with advanced navigation systems.
- North Korea tested a lightweight multi-purpose missile launcher, tactical cruise missile system, and 240-millimeter guided artillery rockets
- Kim Jong Un praised the tactical cruise missile system for its advanced capabilities, including AI-based terminal guidance
- The tests come amid heightened tensions between North and South Korea, with Pyongyang pushing to modernize its military forces
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for strengthening Seoul's military capabilities in response to North Korea's growing weapons threats
According to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim praised the tactical cruise missile system for its advanced capabilities. The system combines an autonomous navigation system with TERCOM technology and can strike targets roughly 60 miles away through a multimode flight system using gliding and powered flight.
The tests come amid heightened tensions between North and South Korea, as Pyongyang continues to harden its military posture toward Seoul. Last week, Kim called for strengthening frontline defenses along the border with South Korea to create an "impregnable fortress." The launches were North Korea's eighth weapons test this year and its first in over a month.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who has sought to ease tensions with the North since taking office, called for Seoul to strengthen its military capabilities in response to North Korea's growing weapons threats. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back announced that South Korea plans to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s.
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