North Korea launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media



News North Korea launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media First such tests since February come amid joint US-ROK air force drills, though leader Kim Jong Un not reported present Colin Zwirko April 20, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The Hwasal-1Ra-3 (Hwasal-1D-3) appears to have been launched from a runway, likely also Onchon Airbase \| Image: KCNA (April 20, 2024) North Korea conducted “regular” tests of new cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday, according to state media, the first such launches in over two months. “The DPRK Missile Administration has conducted a power test of a super-large warhead designed for the ‘Hwasal-1Ra-3’ strategic cruise missile … in the West Sea of Korea in the afternoon of April 19” from a transporter erector launcher (TEL) vehicle, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Saturday. North Korea conducted “regular” tests of new cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday, according to state media, the first such launches in over two months. “The DPRK Missile Administration has conducted a power test of a super-large warhead designed for the ‘Hwasal-1Ra-3’ strategic cruise missile … in the West Sea of Korea in the afternoon of April 19” from a transporter erector launcher (TEL) vehicle, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Saturday. 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 launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media

First such tests since February come amid joint US-ROK air force drills, though leader Kim Jong Un not reported present

Colin Zwirko April 20, 2024

North Korea launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media

The Hwasal-1Ra-3 (Hwasal-1D-3) appears to have been launched from a runway, likely also Onchon Airbase | Image: KCNA (April 20, 2024)

North Korea conducted “regular” tests of new cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday, according to state media, the first such launches in over two months.

“The DPRK Missile Administration has conducted a power test of a super-large warhead designed for the ‘Hwasal-1Ra-3’ strategic cruise missile … in the West Sea of Korea in the afternoon of April 19” from a transporter erector launcher (TEL) vehicle, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Saturday.

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