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October 15, 2024
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North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile

Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile

Kim Jong Un oversaw a new ballistic missile and upgraded strategic cruise missile tests on Wednesday, framing Pyongyang’s continuing missile build-up as a direct response to “the grave threat of outside forces.” 

The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday that the DPRK’s Missile Administration test-fired the “new-type tactical ballistic missile Hwasongpho-11-Ta-4.5” (Hwasong-11C-4.5) to verify its “explosive power” and accuracy at a medium range of approximately 200 miles (320 km).

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