North Korea tests new nuclear-capable 'tactical guided' missile: State media



News North Korea tests new nuclear-capable ‘tactical guided’ missile: State media Kim Jong Un guided the test and told military officials to 'further strengthen nuclear combat forces' Chaewon Chung \| Colin Zwirko April 17, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An image of the new missile being fired from a wheeled launch vehicle \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (April 17, 2022) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched a successful test-firing of a new type of "tactical guided weapon" to strengthen the country's "tactical nuclear operation," state media reported on Sunday, claiming to have achieved another new defense goal outlined early last year. The Rodong Sinmun did not disclose the date of the test, but following its report, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced it took place on Saturday at around 6 p.m. KST. Images of the missile test suggest it was conducted at Kim Jong Un's private Majon mansion beach on the east coast near Hamhung. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched a successful test-firing of a new type of "tactical guided weapon" to strengthen the country's "tactical nuclear operation," state media reported on Sunday, claiming to have achieved another new defense goal outlined early last year. The Rodong Sinmun did not disclose the date of the test, but following its report, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced it took place on Saturday at around 6 p.m. KST. Images of the missile test suggest it was conducted at Kim Jong Un's private Majon mansion beach on the east coast near Hamhung. 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 tests new nuclear-capable ‘tactical guided’ missile: State media

Kim Jong Un guided the test and told military officials to 'further strengthen nuclear combat forces'

Chaewon Chung | Colin Zwirko April 17, 2022

North Korea tests new nuclear-capable ‘tactical guided’ missile: State media

An image of the new missile being fired from a wheeled launch vehicle | Image: Rodong Sinmun (April 17, 2022)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched a successful test-firing of a new type of "tactical guided weapon" to strengthen the country's "tactical nuclear operation," state media reported on Sunday, claiming to have achieved another new defense goal outlined early last year.

The Rodong Sinmun did not disclose the date of the test, but following its report, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced it took place on Saturday at around 6 p.m. KST. Images of the missile test suggest it was conducted at Kim Jong Un's private Majon mansion beach on the east coast near Hamhung.