North Korea's military conducted several ballistic missile and additional weapons tests in the presence of leader Kim Jong Un, Reuters reports. No further details on the missile types, ranges, or exact timing were provided.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw multiple ballistic missile and weapons tests conducted by the North Korean military, according to a Reuters report carried by Israeli media. The report provides no specifics on the missile types, their ranges, or the exact timing of the tests. The development comes against the backdrop of North Korea's continued acceleration of its weapons programs under Kim's leadership. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Kim has ordered a 2.5-fold increase in missile production and announced plans for a nuclear-capable navy, including 10,000-ton warships. No independent corroboration or official confirmation from Pyongyang has been released at this time.
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