North Korea Missile Tests
North Korea has recently conducted missile tests for a new “super-large” warhead designed for the Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile and a new anti-aircraft missile, the Pyoljji-1-2. The Hwasal-1 Ra-3 is intended to strike targets in South Korea and Japan, bolstering North Korea’s standoff capabilities, while the Pyoljji-1-2 aims to enhance air defense against enemy aircraft and missiles. These developments occur despite heavy international sanctions imposed on North Korea since 2009. The tests highlight North Korea’s ongoing efforts to advance its military capabilities and its growing military cooperation with Russia amidst heightened tensions with the United States.
