North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the delivery of a new tactical ballistic missile system to troops, state media KCNA reported on Monday (August 5).
Kim also gave a speech at the ceremonial event in Pyongyang on Sunday (August 4) where 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers were unveiled, according to KCNA.
The launchers have been described by state media as a powerful up-to-date tactical attack weapon personally designed by Kim and ready to be transferred to Korean People’s Army (KPA) units.
Pyongyang will have enhanced nuclear readiness in the near future to deter nuclear threats and protect itself to respond to any challenges, the leader was quoted as saying in the speech to troops and military scientists.
