Overview
- State media released photos showing dozens of launcher vehicles arrayed in Pyongyang, with no independent verification of the images or claims.
- Kim Jong-un labeled the system suitable for a “special attack” and said it serves deterrence against unspecified enemies.
- Official reports claim 600-mm rockets use AI and complex guidance with precision Kim said is comparable to high-accuracy ballistic missiles.
- Analysts estimate a range of about 400 kilometers, placing Seoul and other South Korean population centers within reach.
- The presentation underscores a push to grow short-range nuclear-capable forces intended to challenge South Korean and U.S. missile defenses.