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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of the country’s latest anti-aircraft missile system on Thursday, according to state media KCNA. The test confirmed the system’s reliability and combat efficiency, with Kim expressing gratitude to the research team responsible for its development.
The missile system, already in production, was tested by North Korea’s Missile Administration to evaluate its performance. While KCNA did not disclose the test location, Kim was accompanied by top officials from the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea.
The test coincided with the conclusion of Freedom Shield, the latest joint military drills between the United States and South Korea. While Seoul and Washington maintain that the exercises are defensive, Pyongyang views them as preparations for an invasion and has repeatedly demanded their halt.
In a statement, North Korea’s defense ministry condemned the joint drills as "reckless" and a "rehearsal of war." It warned of potential countermeasures, stating that all options were on the table, including the use of "the most destructive and deadly military means." The statement urged the U.S. and South Korea to cease military activities, further escalating tensions in the region.
This latest weapons test highlights North Korea’s ongoing military advancements amid strained relations with Washington and Seoul. The situation remains volatile as Pyongyang continues to assert its military capabilities while opposing allied exercises on the Korean Peninsula.
