Key facts
- North Korea's state media has not reported on Sunday's launches of two short-range ballistic missiles.
- North Korea claimed to have successfully tested a new combat weapon system earlier this week.
- Leader Kim Jong-un described the weapon system test as a demonstration of advanced defense technology.
North Korea's state media has remained silent on the country's launch of two short-range ballistic missiles on Sunday. This silence comes after North Korea reported earlier in the week that it had successfully tested a new combat weapon system. Leader Kim Jong-un reportedly described the test as a significant demonstration of the country's advanced defense technology and a renewal in the modernization of its armed forces.
The missile bureau of North Korea conducted the test on Sunday, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). While the specific weapon system was not identified, KCNA stated the test was important for advancing weapons technology. Kim Jong-un emphasized that such advancements would be significant for the country's war preparedness and future military development, suggesting it would present a "harsh and unavoidable" challenge to adversaries.