North Korea tested 'long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons' on Saturday in a 'strike drill' overseen by the country's leader Kim Jong Un, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency
North Korea tested"long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons" on Saturday in a"strike drill" overseen by the country's leader Kim Jong Un, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency.
"The purpose of the drill was to estimate and inspect the operating ability and the accuracy of striking duty performance of large-caliber long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons by defense units in the frontline area and on the eastern front," the news agency said in a report on Sunday.
— Donald J. Trump May 4, 2019 On Sunday, South Korea's Defense Ministry said that that"our military maintains a solid ROK-US combined defense posture and supports the ongoing diplomatic efforts with a powerful force."White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement Saturday that"we are aware of North Korea's actions tonight. We will continue to monitor as necessary.
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