NORTH Korea has declared it is ready to start mass‑producing a new medium‑range missile after a weekend test‑launch confirmed its combat readiness.
It called the missile, capable of reaching Japan and major US military bases there, an “answer” to President Donald Trump’s policies.
The solid‑fuel missile flew about 500 kilometres and reached a height of 560 kilometres on Sunday before plunging into the Pacific Ocean. North Korea’s media said more missiles will be launched in the future.
Mr Trump, travelling in Saudi Arabia and Israel, had no immediate public comment.
The Korea Central News Agency said the test verified technical aspects of the weapon system and examined its “adaptability under various battle conditions” before it is deployed to military units.
Source: News.com.au
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