Overview

• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher, capable of hitting Seoul and potentially aiding Russia's military efforts in Ukraine.
• The rocket system, tested twice this year, could mark a strategic shift in North Korea's artillery capabilities and pose a heightened threat to South Korea.
• Experts suggest the rocket system might be showcased to Russia as a low-cost military option amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
• U.S. and South Korean officials allege that North Korea has been supplying arms to Russia in exchange for economic and military support.
• The international community remains concerned about North Korea's growing military collaborations, potentially including arms dealings with Iran.