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Kim Jong Un Takes Command of North Korea’s Latest Weapon: A Multiple Rocket Launcher Amidst Continued Sanctions and Tensions with South Korea.

North Korea announced the successful launch of a multiple rocket launcher under the supervision of Kim Jong Un on a few days after conducting a simulated “nuclear trigger” earlier in the year. The official KCNA agency reported that the flight characteristics, impact, and concentration indices of the 240 mm shell of the multiple rocket launcher, manufactured in a new defense industry unit in Pyongyang, were evaluated to be very satisfactory during the test.

Kim Jong Un emphasized the need to carry out the ammunition production plan in a qualitative manner this year. He mentioned that the rocket launcher equipped with new technology will bring a strategic change in strengthening North Korea’s artillery power. The regime also announced that Kim Jong Un had overseen a first simulated “nuclear trigger” of the country in response to US-South Korean exercises.

Since the start of 2023, North Korea has conducted several missile launches following a record missile test in 2022. The regime announced the testing of a new medium-to-long-range solid-fueled hypersonic missile in early April and a very large warhead for a strategic cruise missile on April 19. Despite facing UN sanctions since 2006, Pyongyang has continued its banned military programs and declared its status as a nuclear power irreversible in 2022.

In recent times, North Korea has intensified its ties with Russia, its traditional ally. The country has also hardened its tone against South Korea, labeling it as the main enemy with no prospect of reunification. The Security Council has faced challenges extending the mandate of the committee of experts monitoring sanctions, with Russia vetoing a draft resolution in March. Pyongyang has been accused of delivering weapons to Moscow in exchange for military technologies, further complicating international relations.

Samantha Johnson

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