March 29, 2024
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North Korea hails “very important” test at satellite launching ground

Results of test set to enhance the "strategic position" of the DPRK, Academy of the National Defence Science says

North Korea yesterday afternoon conducted a "very important" test at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, a top official with the country's Academy of the National Defence Science said in a statement on Sunday.

"A very important test took place at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground on the afternoon of December 7, 2019," a spokesperson for the academy said, adding the results of the test had been reported to the North Korean ruling party's Central Committee.

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