North Korea conducted a test launch of modified Hwasongpho-11 Ra missiles

The General Directorate of Rocket Science of the DPRK conducted a test launch of modified tactical surface–to-surface ballistic missiles of the Hwasongpho-11 Ra type. This was reported on April 20 by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

"The purpose of the test launch is to confirm the characteristics and power of high-explosive and high-explosive warheads for tactical ballistic missiles. Five tactical ballistic missiles launched towards a certain area around the island target at a range of 136 km, with a very high density, delivered a concentrated strike on an area of 12.5-13 hectares and vividly demonstrated combat capability," the publication says.

It is noted that the DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un observed the progress of the tests. He was accompanied by a member of the Central Military Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (CPC), First deputy head of the department of the Central Committee of the party, Kim Jong-sik, head of the Rocket Engineering Department, Army General Chang Chang Ha, commander of the 1st Corps of the Korean People's Army (KPA), Lieutenant General Ahn Yong-hwan, commander of the 2ndLieutenant General Joo Song Nam, Commander of the 4th Corps, Lieutenant General Jeong Myung Nam, and Commander of the 5th Corps, Lieutenant General Lee Jong Guk.

The Head of State highly appreciated the potential of the modified missiles.

"Kim Jong-un said that the development and implementation of scattered combat units for various purposes can sufficiently and effectively meet the operational needs of our army. He noted that in the practice of military operations, it is of great importance to increase both the ability for a high—precision strike and the necessary ability for a high-density strike on a specific target, and expressed great satisfaction with the result of the test launch," the agency reports.

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