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North Korean leader deploys 50 new rocket launchers ahead of major party congress
North Korea presented 50 AI-guided 600mm rocket launchers capable of nuclear strikes as a deterrent ahead of its major party congress, officials said.
- On Thursday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a battery of large nuclear-capable rocket launchers, highlighting the 600 mm multiple-launch rocket system ahead of the Workers' Party congress in Pyongyang.
- Kim ordered a build-up of missile production that, ahead of the Workers' Party congress, was presented as a gift from munitions workers and will detail 'next-stage plans' for nuclear forces.
- State media released photos showing launch vehicles parked on the House of Culture plaza, Pyongyang, and Hong Min said the system could reach 400 kilometres, covering all of South Korea.
- The Workers' Party congress is expected to outline North Korea's military plans, with analysts warning the unveiled system could enable saturation strikes on South Korea, while Kim told AFP it aims to neutralise U.S. and South Korean air power.
- State rhetoric intensified with Kim saying, `When this weapon is used, no force would be able to expect God's protection,' reflecting long-term aims and testing before possible export to Russia.
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North Korea has unveiled a new rocket launcher capable of launching nuclear-tipped missiles, North Korean media reported, citing the French news agency AFP. The unveiling was overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, who is expected to present the next phase of the nuclear program at a congress of the ruling Workers' Party in the coming days.
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