NKorea: Missile can carry 'super-large warhead'

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 03, 2024 12:13 am

But Seoul's armed forces say that's likely false

SEOUL — North Korea successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a super-large warhead, state media said on Tuesday, with analysts suggesting that the weapon could be nuclear-capable.

Pyongyang's state media claimed it had successfully launched the Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5 missile, which it said was capable of carrying a 4.5 ton-class super-large warhead.

‘DEAR LEADER’ This photo released on July 2, 2024, shows North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a Workers' Party of Korea meeting — held from June 28 to July 1 — at an undisclosed location in North Korea. KCNA/KOREA NEWS SERVICE PHOTO VIA AFP

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But Seoul's armed forces say that's likely false

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