North Korea Brags of New Missile with 'Super-Large Warhead.' Outsiders Doubt the North's Claim
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North Korea said it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying “a super-large warhead,” a claim quickly disputed by South Korean officials and experts.
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North Korea claimed it test fired a missile that can carry “a super-large warhead." South Korea speculated the launch was actually unsuccessful and the North's report was a cover-up.
North Korea said Tuesday it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a huge warhead, as the country is pushing to modernize its weapons arsenal to cope with what it calls U.S.-led threats.
North Korea said it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying “a super-large warhead,” a claim quickly disputed by South Korean officials and experts.
North Korea said it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying “a super-large warhead,” a claim disputed by South Korean officials.
South Korea has questioned the North's claim of having test fired missiles capable of carrying "super-large warheads," saying it was likely "deception."