Test-fire verified perfection of super-large multiple rocket launcher: N. Korea state media
- 4 years ago
We begin with the latest yesterday's projectile launches by North Korea.
The North is claiming that with the launches of two missiles... it has perfected what it calls a "super-large multiple rocket launcher."
Military sources in the South say the North once again boasted its confidence in their weapon... by launching the missiles over land.
Kim Jiyeon starts us off.
North Korea has announced it successfully tested a super-large multiple rocket launcher... adding to its list of new short-range weapons... consisting of an upgraded version of an existing artillery system and large-caliber launcher.
Pyeongyang's Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday that the firing served as an opportunity to verify the perfection of its firing system.
According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff the projectiles fired on Thursday afternoon flew across land,... signaling the regime's confidence that the test will be successful, according to experts.
The two projectiles were fired consecutively within three minutes apart... less than the previous 19 minutes... meaning it's going to be harder to intercept them with current anti-missile systems.
"The weapon's biggest advantage is it can target a wider area with a series of launches within a short period of time. North Korea's sending the message... that it can not only fire ballistic missiles, but also target anywhere in South Korea."
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was not present at the recent test-firing, but was reported to be satisfied with it.
The expert saw the latest launch as being conducted according to North Korea's weapons development timetable... and Kim's absence is a measure to save face in case the test ends up in failure.
This is the third time this year the North test-fired a super-large multiple rocket launcher.
A South Korean military source said the recent test-fire, comprised of four launch tubes, is the largest unveiled to date... and is the same type that was fired by the North in September... in which one of them is believed to have missed its target.
"Meanwhile, the U.S. is said to be closely working with its allies South Korea and Japan for more information... while monitoring the situation.
Kim Ji-yeon, Arirang News."
The North is claiming that with the launches of two missiles... it has perfected what it calls a "super-large multiple rocket launcher."
Military sources in the South say the North once again boasted its confidence in their weapon... by launching the missiles over land.
Kim Jiyeon starts us off.
North Korea has announced it successfully tested a super-large multiple rocket launcher... adding to its list of new short-range weapons... consisting of an upgraded version of an existing artillery system and large-caliber launcher.
Pyeongyang's Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday that the firing served as an opportunity to verify the perfection of its firing system.
According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff the projectiles fired on Thursday afternoon flew across land,... signaling the regime's confidence that the test will be successful, according to experts.
The two projectiles were fired consecutively within three minutes apart... less than the previous 19 minutes... meaning it's going to be harder to intercept them with current anti-missile systems.
"The weapon's biggest advantage is it can target a wider area with a series of launches within a short period of time. North Korea's sending the message... that it can not only fire ballistic missiles, but also target anywhere in South Korea."
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was not present at the recent test-firing, but was reported to be satisfied with it.
The expert saw the latest launch as being conducted according to North Korea's weapons development timetable... and Kim's absence is a measure to save face in case the test ends up in failure.
This is the third time this year the North test-fired a super-large multiple rocket launcher.
A South Korean military source said the recent test-fire, comprised of four launch tubes, is the largest unveiled to date... and is the same type that was fired by the North in September... in which one of them is believed to have missed its target.
"Meanwhile, the U.S. is said to be closely working with its allies South Korea and Japan for more information... while monitoring the situation.
Kim Ji-yeon, Arirang News."