NewsN Korea’s Kim unveils 50 rocket launchers ahead of key congressKim Jong Un hails the nuclear-capable weapons as ‘wonderful’ and ‘attractive’ as North Korea gears up for a once-in-five-year congress.
## North Korea Unveils New Military Hardware
North Korea Unveils New Military Hardware
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has introduced several nuclear-capable rocket launchers, as reported by state media. The 600mm-calibre rocket launchers were described as "wonderful" during a ceremony on Wednesday. Kim stated that new military and construction objectives will be established at the upcoming Workers’ Party congress.
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korean munitions workers presented fifty such launchers on Thursday. Kim Jong Un emphasized that the weapon is suitable for strategic missions, utilizing a common euphemism for nuclear capabilities. The launchers reportedly integrate AI technology and advanced guidance systems.
Images from state media depicted multiple launch vehicles arranged in rows at Pyongyang’s House of Culture, the congress venue. The event is expected to outline North Korea’s foreign policy and military plans for the next five years.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has introduced several nuclear-capable rocket launchers, as reported by state media.
The South Korean military is monitoring these developments, with concerns that the system's estimated range of 400 kilometers could pose a threat to regional stability. The launch system's potential to neutralize combined South Korean and U.S. air power has been noted by analysts.
Relations between North and South Korea remain strained, with North Korea having suspended most interactions since 2019 following unresolved nuclear negotiations with the United States. Recent tensions include allegations of drone incursions, which North Korea claims violated its sovereignty.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.