North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch
Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a new-type weapon system and praised it as proof of the country's advancing military technology. The launch came days after Pyongyang fired short-range ballistic missiles, prompting condemnation from South Korea and Japan.
Key Points
- Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a “new-type weapon” system, according to state media.
- The announcement came two days after North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast.
- South Korea and Japan condemned the launches as threats to regional peace and security.
- North Korea reiterated that its nuclear weapons status is permanent and irreversible.
