2024-08-28 09:00:08
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Asia
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North Korea's Continued Armament: Kim Jong Un Tests Improved Rocket Launcher

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Kim Jong Un has recently tested an improved 240mm rocket launcher, showcasing North Korea's ongoing efforts to strengthen its military capabilities. Additionally, North Korea has reportedly supplied Russia with up to six million artillery shells, raising concerns about its involvement in Russia's conflict with Ukraine.

The relationship between North and South Korea remains tense, as the two countries do not have a peace treaty in place. Furthermore, North Korea has been developing kamikaze drones and engaging in military exercises with the USA and South Korea, which it views as provocative and potentially escalatory.

These exercises have been described by North Korea as a 'prelude to a nuclear war'. In a concerning development, there is an increasing level of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

This collaboration raises questions about the potential impact on regional stability and the broader geopolitical landscape. Overall, the actions and intentions of North Korea under Kim Jong Un's leadership suggest an ongoing commitment to fortifying its military capabilities and pursuing strategic partnerships that may have significant implications for global security.

Tagesspiegel
28. August 2024 um 04:59

North Korea continues to arm itself: Kim Jong Un tests improved rocket launcher

Politics
Kim Jong Un tested an improved 240mm rocket launcher; North Korea is supplying Russia with up to six million artillery shells; North Korea and South Korea do not have a peace treaty; kamikaze drones; military exercises by the USA and South Korea for deterrence; North Korea describes the exercises as 'provocative war exercises' and 'prelude to a nuclear war'; increased military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.
Deutsche Welle
28. August 2024 um 07:24

News kompakt: Nordkorea testet verbessertes Waffensystem

Politics
Technology
According to state media, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test of a new multiple rocket launcher. The artillery launch platform is said to have a new guidance system, among other things. Two days ago, the state news agency KCNA had reported the test of a new kamikaze drone. Observers believe North Korea could be testing artillery and cruise missiles and ramping up their production. The US and South Korea accuse the largely isolated East Asian country of supplying ammuni..
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