North Korean military parade with nuclear missiles
Intercontinental ballistic missiles, long-range cruise missiles and various newly developed nuclear weapons were on display at the parade held in Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Army (KPA).
According to the Yonhap report, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un greeted the public by attending the military ceremony with his daughter Kim Ju-ae.
Defense industry experts said the parade involving several military personnel saw a new ICBM mounted on an 18-wheeled missile launch platform, as well as the Hwasong 17 ICBM, which is estimated to be capable of get to the United States. The inventory was on display, including long-range and ballistic missiles.
Referring to news that North Korea successfully completed testing of its “high-thrust solid propellant” rocket engine announced in December 2022, experts claimed that the new weapon seen at the ceremony strengthened claims that it it was a solid fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. .
It should be noted that solid-fueled intercontinental missiles provide a time advantage in operations because they require less preparation time than liquid-fueled missiles.
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Kim Jong-un was in front of the cameras for the first time with his daughter while following the intercontinental guided missile test at the end of November 2022.
Kim had also attended his visit to the barracks yesterday with his so-called successor daughter, Kim Ju-ae.
Kim, who chaired the meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea on January 6, 2022, called on the military to increase military preparations.
At the meeting, the commission members discussed the issues of “strengthening the state of readiness for war through the continued expansion and intensification of military operations and exercises.”
North Korea’s foreign ministry also said last week that it was ready to respond with “overwhelming nuclear power” to any short- or long-term threat, arguing that increased US military exercises with South Korea tensions in the region have risen.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also announced late last month that he would deploy more strategic military assets, such as next-generation stealth fighters and aircraft carriers, to South Korea. (AA)