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North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South

Kim Jong Un says DPRK ready to launch preemptive strike while guiding major missile salvo involving 600mm MLRS

North Korea conducted a major missile salvo launch of 18 rockets at the same time on Thursday as a warning to South Korea, according to state media, emphasizing this demonstrates a resolve to carry out preemptive strikes.

Leader Kim Jong Un guided the test, the Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday, with photos showing it involved the 600mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) — a system Pyongyang says can be fitted with nuclear warheads.

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