North Korea tested train-launched ballistic missiles again: State media



News North Korea tested train-launched ballistic missiles again: State media ‘Surprise’ drill on Friday launched two ‘tactical guided missiles’ using short-range system introduced in Sept. 2021 Colin Zwirko January 15, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV (Jan. 15, 2022) \| A short-range ballistic missile being launched from a train car during a reported test on Jan. 14 North Korea fired two "tactical guided missiles" from a train-mounted ballistic missile system on Friday, according to state media, with leader Kim Jong Un reportedly not present for the launch. The "surprise" drill was carried out by the Academy of Defence Science in the northwest of the country to test the "combat readiness" of the Railway-borne Missile Regiment of North Phyongan Province, the state-run Voice of Korea (VOK) reported on Saturday. North Korea fired two "tactical guided missiles" from a train-mounted ballistic missile system on Friday, according to state media, with leader Kim Jong Un reportedly not present for the launch. The "surprise" drill was carried out by the Academy of Defence Science in the northwest of the country to test the "combat readiness" of the Railway-borne Missile Regiment of North Phyongan Province, the state-run Voice of Korea (VOK) reported on Saturday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea tested train-launched ballistic missiles again: State media

‘Surprise’ drill on Friday launched two ‘tactical guided missiles’ using short-range system introduced in Sept. 2021

Colin Zwirko January 15, 2022

North Korea tested train-launched ballistic missiles again: State media

KCTV (Jan. 15, 2022) | A short-range ballistic missile being launched from a train car during a reported test on Jan. 14

North Korea fired two "tactical guided missiles" from a train-mounted ballistic missile system on Friday, according to state media, with leader Kim Jong Un reportedly not present for the launch.

The "surprise" drill was carried out by the Academy of Defence Science in the northwest of the country to test the "combat readiness" of the Railway-borne Missile Regiment of North Phyongan Province, the state-run Voice of Korea (VOK) reported on Saturday.