North Korea Tests New Large-Caliber Rocket Launcher, Kim Jong-un Observes
Source: Global Times
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新华社平壤1月28日电（记者王天僚 王超）据朝中社28日报道，朝鲜导弹总局27日进行旨在验证运用新技术的更新型大口径火箭炮武器系统效力的试射。朝鲜劳动党总书记、国务委员长金正恩观摩了试射。
报道说，金正恩对试验结果表示满意。4枚火箭炮弹击中发射点358.5公里外的海上目标。
金正恩说，朝鲜劳动党第九次代表大会将会阐明旨在进一步加强国家核战争遏制力的下一步构想。
Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
4 rockets
Activity
test firing of a new large-caliber rocket artillery system
Location
off the coast, 358.5 km from the launch site
Unit
North Korean Army
Time
January 27
Equipment
large-caliber rocket artillery system
Summary
North Korea conducted a test firing of a new large-caliber rocket artillery system on January 27, with Kim Jong-un observing the event. Four rockets successfully struck a target located 358.5 km from the launch site. Kim expressed satisfaction with the results, indicating that the upcoming 9th Congress of the Workers' Party will outline plans to enhance the country's nuclear deterrent capabilities.
Key Facts
- North Korea conducted a test firing of a new large-caliber rocket artillery system on January 27.
- Kim Jong-un observed the test and expressed satisfaction with the results.
- Four rockets hit a target 358.5 km away from the launch site.
- The test aims to verify the effectiveness of new technology in the artillery system.