North Korea releases alarming photographs of its artillery drill

North Korea has released alarming photographs of its artillery drill this week that depict the rogue state showing off its considerable firepower.

In a defiant response, South Korea has announced that key parts of a US missile defence system have been installed to defend itself from any provocation from the North.

Pyongyang conducted its “largest ever” military demonstration near the eastern coastal town of Wonsan to mark the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Army.

The display included 300 “large‑calibre” self‑propelled guns lining up along a beach and firing all at once.

The drill was designed to simulate an attack on enemy warships and also involved submarines firing torpedoes and low‑flying jets dropping bombs.