
North Korea has test-fired 12 nuclear-capable rocket launchers, with leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter present for the exercise, according to reporting by The Independent. The launches, described by state media as tests of a 'very deadly yet attractive weapon', coincided with ongoing US-South Korea military drills, heightening regional tensions. The missiles reportedly travelled toward the Sea of Japan in precision targeting exercises, which North Korean media claimed achieved 100 per cent accuracy. Analysts note the display underscores Pyongyang's ability to conduct rapid, mobile missile operations, challenging neighbouring defence systems.