North Korean leader oversees “nuclear counterattack” exercise, according to state agency

The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Unoversaw an exercise that simulated a “nuclear counterattack,” state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday.

The maneuvers took place on Monday, according to this medium. Previously, the South Korean military announced that the North It launched several short-range ballistic missiles, shots also confirmed by Japan.

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The exercise was carried out with “super large rocket multiple units”what “they achieved their goal” about 352 kilometers away, said the agency KCNA.

This media claimed that Kim “he enjoyed great success and precision” of rockets.

The South Korean military said on Monday that the missiles were shot of the area of Pyongyang and traveled about 300 kilometers before falling into the sea east of the peninsula of Korea.

This is the second release in less than a week Korea of Northwhich on Friday tested a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, media said state.

These tests take place after Russiaa close ally of Pyongyang, will use its veto power in the Security Council in March UN close the panel of experts responsible for controlling sanctions against the nuclear and weapons program Korea of North.

Source: Elcomercio

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