North Korea Test-Fires Upgraded Large-Caliber Multiple Rocket Launcher, Kim Jong Un Observes
Published atJan 28, 2026 11:21 am
On the 27th, North Korea's Missile Administration conducted a test-firing of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher weapon system aimed at verifying the effectiveness of new technologies. Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, observed the test. The rocket projectiles hit maritime targets.According to reports by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on the 28th, during the test launch, four artillery rockets struck sea targets 358.5 kilometers from the launch point. North Korea test-fires upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher.The report said Kim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the test results, stating that the test carries great significance for improving strategic deterrence. Kim Jong Un said that this weapon system has completed its technical upgrades, can optimally and most effectively demonstrate its most powerful features, and is suitable for carrying out special strikes.
Kim Jong Un pointed out that if the enemy sees this test, they will have a sober understanding of the modernity and development potential of North Korea's defense technology.
He said that the 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea will clarify the next steps aimed at further strengthening the country's nuclear war deterrence capabilities.
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