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Coverage dated August 27, 2024

North Korea tests upgraded rocket launcher in threat to Seoul and possible demonstration for Russia

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of an updated 240mm multiple rocket launcher, state-run media said Wednesday, as the isolated regime continues to develop weapons that threaten South Korea.

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  1. UPI

    North Korea tests upgraded rocket launcher in threat to Seoul and possible demonstration for Russia (opens UPI)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of an updated 240mm multiple rocket launcher, state-run media said Wednesday, as the isolated regime continues to develop weapons that threaten South Korea.

  2. Hiawatha World Online

    North Korea test-fires rocket launcher with new 'guiding system' (opens Hiawatha World Online)

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    North Korea

  3. Newsweek

    North Korea fires missiles in demonstration for Russia (opens Newsweek)

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    The test-firing follows Seoul's report that Pyongyang has shipped Moscow more than 13,000 containers' worth of arms.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    North Korea’s Kim attends test-firing of rocket launcher | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    SEOUL >> North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the test of an upgraded 240mm rocket launcher system, state media said on Wednesday.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    North Korea's Kim attends test-firing of new rocket launcher – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    North Korea said it test-fired a 240mm multiple rocket launcher with a new "guiding system." The move came as the US and South Korea continued joint military drills.

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