North Korea tested a nuclear-capable “super-large multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)” early in the morning on New Year’s Day, according to state media, a day after leader Kim Jong Un joined a ceremony to hand over the “offensive” weapons to the military.

In a speech, Kim said the 30 new units of 600mm super-large MLRS can strike anywhere in South Korea and carry tactical nuclear warheads, the party daily Rodong Sinmun reported Sunday.

State media added that the military carried out three launchesof the super-large MLRS on Saturday and one launch on Sunday to review the weapon’s