Pyongyang, April 18 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the Armed Forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, supervised and guided a test-fire of a new-type tactical guided weapon conducted by the Academy of Defence Science on Wednesday.
Looking round the new-type tactical guided weapon, Kim Jong Un was told by officials concerned of the Academy of Defence Science about the formation of the weapon system and its operation mode.
Saying that the completion of the development of the weapon system serves as an event of very weighty significance in increasing the combat power of the People's Army, he noted that it is a very good thing that the field of national defence science has waged a dynamic struggle for attaining core research goals set forth by the Party at the 8th Conference of Munitions Industry and thus conducted brisk activities for developing our own style weapon system which embodies four elements.
He mounted an observation post to learn about a plan of the test-fire of the new-type tactical guided weapon and guided the test-fire.
The design indexes of the tactical guided weapon whose advantages are appreciated for the peculiar mode of guiding flight and the load of a powerful warhead were perfectly verified at the test-fire conducted in various modes of firing at different targets.
After watching the power of the new-type tactical guided weapon, he pointed out that our national defence scientists and workers in the field of the munitions industry performed another great work in increasing the country's defence capabilities, saying with pride that he had always been struck with admiration at them in the period of developing strategic weapon and our scientists, technicians and workers are, indeed, great and there is no weapon impossible to make when they are determined to do.
He set the phased and strategic goals for keeping munitions production going on and putting national defence science and technology on cutting edge level and indicated detailed tasks and ways to attain them.
He was accompanied by Kim Phyong Hae, O Su Yong, Jo Yong Won, Ri Pyong Chol, Kim Jong Sik and other senior officials of the Party Central Committee and commanding officers of the Korean People's Army including Kim Su Gil, Ri Yong Gil, No Kwang Chol, Pak Jong Chon and Pak Kwang Ju. -0-
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Fish-breeding units in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK push ahead with the work to strengthen the
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Fish-breeding units in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK push ahead with the work to strengthen the
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Dynamic slogans, mottos and posters reflecting the ideas and spirit of the Twelfth Plenary Meeting of
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Dynamic slogans, mottos and posters reflecting the ideas and spirit of the Twelfth Plenary Meeting of
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- The Kanggye Condiments Factory in Jagang Province of the DPRK is making successes by directing efforts
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- The Kanggye Condiments Factory in Jagang Province of the DPRK is making successes by directing efforts
One day in April 2019, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited Samjiyon Junior Middle School in Samjiyon County (then)
July 05, 2025
One day in April 2019, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited Samjiyon Junior Middle School in Samjiyon County (then)
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- A delegation of Kim Il Sung Military University headed by President Kim Kum Chol returned home on July
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- A delegation of Kim Il Sung Military University headed by President Kim Kum Chol returned home on July
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- More than 60 young people in North Phyongan Province of the DPRK volunteered to work in the forefronts
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- More than 60 young people in North Phyongan Province of the DPRK volunteered to work in the forefronts
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Officials and members of the Socialist Women's Union of Korea met at the Hall of Women on July 4 to
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Officials and members of the Socialist Women's Union of Korea met at the Hall of Women on July 4 to
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Lots of literary works created for decades reflect the ardent aspiration and desire of the DPRK people
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Lots of literary works created for decades reflect the ardent aspiration and desire of the DPRK people
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- A plasterers contest as part of the "Contest of Skilled Workers with Different Jobs in Various Sectors
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- A plasterers contest as part of the "Contest of Skilled Workers with Different Jobs in Various Sectors
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Flower baskets in the name of the UN resident coordinator office and the missions of UNDP, UNICEF,
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Flower baskets in the name of the UN resident coordinator office and the missions of UNDP, UNICEF,
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - Officials
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - Officials
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of
July 05, 2025
Pyongyang, July 5 (KCNA) -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of
One day in August 2009, Chairman Kim Jong Il visited the newly-built Pothonggang Shop. After looking round the ground floor
July 04, 2025
One day in August 2009, Chairman Kim Jong Il visited the newly-built Pothonggang Shop. After looking round the ground floor
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - The 36th
July 04, 2025
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - The 36th
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- The 8th Memory Contest of University Students in Teacher Training Sector took place at Kim Hyong Jik
July 04, 2025
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- The 8th Memory Contest of University Students in Teacher Training Sector took place at Kim Hyong Jik
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- A Serbian political party and a Danish organization issued statements on June 25 on the occasion of
July 04, 2025
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- A Serbian political party and a Danish organization issued statements on June 25 on the occasion of
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- The members of the three revolution teams in the DPRK are enhancing their role in various sectors of
July 04, 2025
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- The members of the three revolution teams in the DPRK are enhancing their role in various sectors of
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people in the agricultural sector of Ryanggang Province of the DPRK are putting
July 04, 2025
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people in the agricultural sector of Ryanggang Province of the DPRK are putting
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- The railway transport sector of the DPRK strives to transport farming materials in time. The Pyongyang
July 04, 2025
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- The railway transport sector of the DPRK strives to transport farming materials in time. The Pyongyang
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- The framework of 10 000 flats at the fourth stage in the Hwasong area of the DPRK has reached the
July 04, 2025
Pyongyang, July 4 (KCNA) -- The framework of 10 000 flats at the fourth stage in the Hwasong area of the DPRK has reached the
More Articles