600mm multiple rocket launchers fired, Kim Jong-un stood watching and encouraging soldiers

600mm multiple rocket launchers fired, Kim Jong-un stood watching and encouraging soldiers

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:00 PM (GMT+7)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised artillery drills in the western region, KCNA said on March 19.

The drill involving "newly equipped" super-large multiple rocket launchers came a day after South Korea and Japan reported that North Korea had fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. Photo: KCNA.

KCNA said Mr. Kim guided the drill on March 18 aimed at testing the “real war capabilities” of 600mm multiple rocket launchers and improving the combat spirit and readiness of operators. Photo: KCNA.

The unit demonstrated "high mobility, accurate and powerful strike power" in carrying out the surprise combat mission, earning praise from the young leader. Photo: KCNA.

“They fully demonstrated their excellent artillery marksmanship and prompt and thorough combat readiness,” KCNA said. Photo: KCNA.

Mr. Kim called for the modernization and strengthening of artillery forces, emphasizing "the strategic mission of the 600mm rocket launcher as the core center attack means" in the war preparation process. Photo: KCNA.

On March 18, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said that if North Korea fired a large number of conventional missiles against South Korea, it would "constitute a war" and prompt stronger retaliation. Photo: KCNA.

Photos released by KCNA showed six missiles being launched simultaneously, but the South Korean military said it assessed there were more launches. Photo: KCNA.

North Korea's super-large multiple rocket launcher system is classified as a short-range missile that can bring the entire South Korean territory into range. Photo: KCNA.

The drills took place as South Korea and the US concluded their annual 11-day Freedom Shield exercise on March 14. Photo: KCNA.

This is North Korea's second ballistic missile launch this year since January 14, when the country test-fired a solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile carrying a hypersonic warhead. Photo: KCNA.

North Korea has refrained from conducting missile tests during joint military exercises between Seoul and Washington. Instead, leader Kim Jong-un has led military training with artillery, tank and paratrooper units. Photo: KCNA.

Thanh Nha (According to GDTĐ)

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