"The North Korean state media's report did not provide any details on the missiles, nor on where the test was held. It said the test-firing took place on Saturday, and that it had demonstrated the "superior combat capability" of the "improved" missile weapon systems. "The firing particularly proved that the technological features of two types of projectiles are very suitable for destroying various aerial targets," KCNA said."
"North Korean state media quoted Army Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol as saying that the incident was a "premeditated and deliberate provocation." "This is a very serious prelude that would inevitably drive the situation in the southern border area, where a huge number of forces are stationed in confrontation with each other, to the uncontrollable phase," said Ko."
Kim Jong Un supervised a test firing of two new air-defense missiles that reportedly demonstrated superior combat capability and suitability for destroying various aerial targets. State media provided no details on the missile types or test location. The test occurred amid heightened tensions after South Korea said it fired warning shots at about 30 North Korean troops who briefly crossed the DMZ, and after Pyongyang labeled that move a premeditated provocation. The launch coincided with US–South Korea joint military exercises, which Kim criticized as hostile. South Korean president Lee Jae Myung seeks warmer ties, but Pyongyang dismissed improving relations.
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