North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical nuclear’ rockets into East Sea



News North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical nuclear’ rockets into East Sea State media calls launches a response to US-ROK air drills, while Kim Yo Jong says allies will ‘pay’ for their actions Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea fires a rocket on Feb. 20, 2023 \| Image: KCTV, edited by NK News North Korea fired two “tactical nuclear” rockets toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Monday morning in response to U.S.-ROK aerial drills held the previous day, state media has announced. A long-range artillery sub-unit in North Korea’s western area launched two 600mm rockets with target ranges of 395 km and 337 km in an artillery drill, according to a statement published by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday. North Korea fired two “tactical nuclear” rockets toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Monday morning in response to U.S.-ROK aerial drills held the previous day, state media has announced. A long-range artillery sub-unit in North Korea’s western area launched two 600mm rockets with target ranges of 395 km and 337 km in an artillery drill, according to a statement published by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) 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 fired two ‘tactical nuclear’ rockets into East Sea

State media calls launches a response to US-ROK air drills, while Kim Yo Jong says allies will ‘pay’ for their actions

Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2023

North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical nuclear’ rockets into East Sea

North Korea fires a rocket on Feb. 20, 2023 | Image: KCTV, edited by NK News

North Korea fired two “tactical nuclear” rockets toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Monday morning in response to U.S.-ROK aerial drills held the previous day, state media has announced.

A long-range artillery sub-unit in North Korea’s western area launched two 600mm rockets with target ranges of 395 km and 337 km in an artillery drill, according to a statement published by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday.

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