North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year



News North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills Colin Zwirko August 28, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Screens show a rocket trajectory map for the 240mm MLRS test inside Kim's custom Chinese bus, often used during missile launches \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 28, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an “updated” 240mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) on Tuesday, according to state media, the fourth such test since February. The rocket system has been “technically updated in its maneuverability and concentrated firing capability” and has “proved to be advantageous in all indices,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an “updated” 240mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) on Tuesday, according to state media, the fourth such test since February. The rocket system has been “technically updated in its maneuverability and concentrated firing capability” and has “proved to be advantageous in all indices,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday. 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 ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills

Colin Zwirko August 28, 2024

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

Screens show a rocket trajectory map for the 240mm MLRS test inside Kim's custom Chinese bus, often used during missile launches | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 28, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an “updated” 240mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) on Tuesday, according to state media, the fourth such test since February.

The rocket system has been “technically updated in its maneuverability and concentrated firing capability” and has “proved to be advantageous in all indices,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday.

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