Overview

• North Korea fired around 10 shells from a 240mm multiple rocket launcher toward the Yellow Sea at approximately 10 a.m. local time on June 19.
• The launch originated from the Sunan area near Pyongyang a day after South Korea, the U.S. and Japan conducted a joint aerial exercise with F-15K, F-16 and F-2 fighter jets.
• South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities are closely examining the test to determine any new guidance features or technological advances.
• The 240mm system puts Seoul and its surrounding regions within range, underscoring Pyongyang’s emphasis on long-range artillery and regional deterrence.
• North Korea unveiled a guided variant of this rocket in a test last year, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve accuracy and battlefield effectiveness.