North Korea says it tested new ‘super-large’ cruise missile warhead



News North Korea says it tested new ‘super-large’ cruise missile warhead State media did not reveal if Kim Jong Un was present at launch where ‘new’ anti-aircraft missile was also tested Colin Zwirko February 3, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The cruise missile tested on Feb. 2 resembles those previously named as Hwasal-series missiles \| Image: KCNA (Feb. 3, 2024) North Korea launched cruise missiles carrying new “super-large” warheads on the west coast Friday, according to state media the following day, confirming a report from the South Korean military saying it detected the test in real time. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported the launch was a “power test” of the new warhead and that the military also tested a "new-type anti-aircraft missile.” North Korea launched cruise missiles carrying new “super-large” warheads on the west coast Friday, according to state media the following day, confirming a report from the South Korean military saying it detected the test in real time. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported the launch was a “power test” of the new warhead and that the military also tested a "new-type anti-aircraft missile.” 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 says it tested new ‘super-large’ cruise missile warhead

State media did not reveal if Kim Jong Un was present at launch where ‘new’ anti-aircraft missile was also tested

Colin Zwirko February 3, 2024

North Korea says it tested new ‘super-large’ cruise missile warhead

The cruise missile tested on Feb. 2 resembles those previously named as Hwasal-series missiles | Image: KCNA (Feb. 3, 2024)

North Korea launched cruise missiles carrying new “super-large” warheads on the west coast Friday, according to state media the following day, confirming a report from the South Korean military saying it detected the test in real time.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported the launch was a “power test” of the new warhead and that the military also tested a "new-type anti-aircraft missile.”

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