North Korea Tests New High-Altitude Anti-Aircraft Missile in East Sea
North Korea conducted a test of a new high-altitude anti-aircraft missile on December 24, with leader Kim Jong-un overseeing the launch, which successfully struck targets at a range of 200 kilometers. The missile test, reported by the Korean Central News Agency, is part of North Korea's efforts to enhance its air defense capabilities, while South Korean and U.S. intelligence are analyzing the missile's specifications. Additionally, Kim inspected the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, emphasizing its importance for the country's nuclear deterrent strategy.
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North Korea test-fired a new high-altitude, long-range anti-aircraft missile into the East Sea on December 24, attended by leader Kim Jong-un. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that this was the first test to assess the tactical and technical performance of the missile system currently under development, with missiles successfully striking targets at 200 kilometers.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed that they had prior intelligence and detected the missile launch from South Hamgyong Province. Detailed specifications of the missiles are under analysis by South Korean and U.S. intelligence.
The test is part of North Korea's routine military activities aimed at enhancing its air defense capabilities. Kim also inspected the construction of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine, which he described as crucial for the country's nuclear deterrent strategy.
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