North Korea launches ‘several’ short-range missiles from weapons factory region



News North Korea launches ‘several’ short-range missiles from weapons factory region Launch from Kanggye comes eight days after intermediate-range hypersonic missile test to warn 'hostile forces' Colin Zwirko January 14, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Four 600mm MLRS rockets were reportedly launched simultaneously during a drill \| Image: KCTV (April 23, 2024) North Korea launched “several” short-range ballistic missiles toward waters off the country's east coast on Tuesday morning, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The launch reportedly took place at around 9:30 a.m. KST from Kanggye, Jagang Province, a city known for hosting multiple important weapons factories. One is the Kanggye Tractor Factory, which makes the 600mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) that North Korea claims is nuclear-capable. North Korea launched “several” short-range ballistic missiles toward waters off the country's east coast on Tuesday morning, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The launch reportedly took place at around 9:30 a.m. KST from Kanggye, Jagang Province, a city known for hosting multiple important weapons factories. One is the Kanggye Tractor Factory, which makes the 600mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) that North Korea claims is nuclear-capable. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 launches ‘several’ short-range missiles from weapons factory region

Launch from Kanggye comes eight days after intermediate-range hypersonic missile test to warn 'hostile forces'

Colin Zwirko January 14, 2025

North Korea launches ‘several’ short-range missiles from weapons factory region

Four 600mm MLRS rockets were reportedly launched simultaneously during a drill | Image: KCTV (April 23, 2024)

North Korea launched “several” short-range ballistic missiles toward waters off the country's east coast on Tuesday morning, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

The launch reportedly took place at around 9:30 a.m. KST from Kanggye, Jagang Province, a city known for hosting multiple important weapons factories. One is the Kanggye Tractor Factory, which makes the 600mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) that North Korea claims is nuclear-capable.

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