Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies



News Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress Colin Zwirko January 28, 2026 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un and his young daughter attend a missile test on Jan. 27 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 28, 2026) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an “upgraded” version of the country’s 600mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) on Tuesday in order to present a “grave threat” to enemies, according to state media. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) quoted Kim on Wednesday saying that unspecified enemies, likely referring to the U.S. and South Korea, will “clearly” be convinced of new technological advancements demonstrated during the test. The North Korean leader claimed the rockets featured an “autonomous precision-guided flight system capable of disregarding any external interference.” The “maneuverability, intelligence and accuracy of the rocket projectiles © 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 Trending

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Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies

North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress

Colin Zwirko January 28, 2026

Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies

Kim Jong Un and his young daughter attend a missile test on Jan. 27 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 28, 2026)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an “upgraded” version of the country’s 600mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) on Tuesday in order to present a “grave threat” to enemies, according to state media.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) quoted Kim on Wednesday saying that unspecified enemies, likely referring to the U.S. and South Korea, will “clearly” be convinced of new technological advancements demonstrated during the test.

The North Korean leader claimed the rockets featured an “autonomous precision-guided flight system capable of disregarding any external interference.”

The “maneuverability, intelligence and accuracy of the rocket projectiles

Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies

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