North Korea Tests New Missiles, Calls for Enhanced Military Capabilities

Kim Jong Un oversees missile launches, emphasizing the need for stronger nuclear and conventional weapons to counter perceived threats.

North Korea successfully test-fired two types of missiles on Wednesday: a new tactical ballistic missile and an improved strategic cruise missile.
The ballistic missile, named Hwasongpho-11-Da-4.5, was equipped with a 4.5-ton super-large conventional warhead and aimed at hitting a target 320 kilometers away.
Kim Jong Un stressed the importance of bolstering both nuclear and conventional military capabilities to deter and defeat external threats.
The missile tests follow North Korea's recent unveiling of a uranium enrichment facility, heightening concerns about its nuclear ambitions.
Seoul and Tokyo condemned the launches as provocative actions, with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command reaffirming its support for its regional allies.