North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border



News North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border Kim Jong Un warns US and defends military buildup at handover ceremony for 250 short-range missile systems Colin Zwirko August 5, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Hwasong-11D short-range ballistic missile launchers lined up at a handover ceremony on Aug. 4 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 5, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un handed over 250 new “tactical ballistic missile launchers" to "front-line units" on the border with South Korea at a ceremony Sunday, according to state media. The missiles are a "new core offensive weapon of our armed forces," the DPRK leader said as he called for improving nuclear capabilities to fend off threats from the U.S., the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Monday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un handed over 250 new “tactical ballistic missile launchers" to "front-line units" on the border with South Korea at a ceremony Sunday, according to state media. The missiles are a "new core offensive weapon of our armed forces," the DPRK leader said as he called for improving nuclear capabilities to fend off threats from the U.S., the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Monday. 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 deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border

Kim Jong Un warns US and defends military buildup at handover ceremony for 250 short-range missile systems

Colin Zwirko August 5, 2024

North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border

Hwasong-11D short-range ballistic missile launchers lined up at a handover ceremony on Aug. 4 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 5, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un handed over 250 new “tactical ballistic missile launchers" to "front-line units" on the border with South Korea at a ceremony Sunday, according to state media.

The missiles are a "new core offensive weapon of our armed forces," the DPRK leader said as he called for improving nuclear capabilities to fend off threats from the U.S., the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Monday.

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