March 18, 2026Mar 18, 2026
KCNA KCNA.kp (En)

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Observes Demonstration Fire of Tactical Guided Weapon

Date: 22/03/2020 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, March 22 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, Saturday observed the demonstration fire of tactical guided weapon.

The fire was also watched by Ri Pyong Chol, vice-chairman of the WPK Central Committee, and Jo Yong Won, Kim Yo Jong, Hong Yong Song, Kim Jong Sik, Hyon Song Wol and other cadres of the WPK Central Committee, Army General Pak Jong Chon, chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, and corps commanders of the KPA.

Supreme Leader of the Party, state and armed forces Kim Jong Un was greeted on the spot by leading officials in the field of national defence science researches, including Jang Chang Ha and Jon Il Ho.

The fire was aimed at reconfirming and showing to the KPA commanding officers the tactical characters and power of a new weapon system to be delivered to KPA units.

After Kim Jong Un gave an order to fire, the Juche shells were fired with roaring sound and dazzling flare to precisely hit a target islet.

The fire clearly proved the characters of different flight trajectories and falling angles, accuracy of guided shells and their power.

Recalling with deep emotion the devotion and efforts made by the Supreme Leader for the development of our-style powerful tactical guided weapon, all the observers including KPA commanding officers kept deep in mind the pride at the tremendous Juche-oriented national defence science and self-supporting defence industry of our state.

The Supreme Leader said the successive birth of the new weapon systems of our style serves as a great event in making development and a difference in the armed forces of our state. It is a brilliant success brought about by the Party's correct line on developing the self-supporting national defense industry and its policy of attaching importance to the national defence science and a clear demonstration of the might of our national defence science and industry, he added.

The Supreme Leader said that the new-type weapon systems which we have recently developed and the tactical and strategic weapon systems in the development stage will make decisive contributions to the realization of the Party's strategic plan to make a radical change in the national defence strategy. He added we must further build up the striking capability which can wipe out any enemy out of our territory if it dare designs to launch a military action against our state and this is just the aim of building up our defence capability set by the Party, the most perfect strategy for national defence and most trustworthy war deterrent.

The Supreme Leader gave important instructions on the tasks for every field of science researches for national defence and on the new direction to be taken by the munitions industry in implementing the Party's line on developing the self-supporting national defense industry. -0-

More From KCNA.kp (En)

Request with Deep Trust

Request with Deep Trust

One day in September 2016, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un assigned officials detailed tasks and ways for building

March 18, 2026

One day in September 2016, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un assigned officials detailed tasks and ways for building

2026 Spring National Sports Festival Opens in DPRK

2026 Spring National Sports Festival Opens in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- The 2026 Spring National Sports Festival opened in the DPRK. The festival will be held, divided into

March 18, 2026

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- The 2026 Spring National Sports Festival opened in the DPRK. The festival will be held, divided into

Development of Light Industry in DPRK

Development of Light Industry in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- In hearty response to the important tasks set forth at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of

March 18, 2026

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- In hearty response to the important tasks set forth at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of

Review of Rodong Sinmun

Review of Rodong Sinmun

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun, a leading newspaper of the DPRK, on

March 18, 2026

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun, a leading newspaper of the DPRK, on

Reception Marking Significant Day between DPRK and Russia

Reception Marking Significant Day between DPRK and Russia

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Vladimir Topeha, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Russian embassy here, hosted a reception at the

March 18, 2026

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Vladimir Topeha, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Russian embassy here, hosted a reception at the

Mass Movements Launched in Coal-mining Complex of DPRK

Mass Movements Launched in Coal-mining Complex of DPRK

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Youth shock brigades of the Pukchang Area Youth Coal-mining Complex in the DPRK have conducted brisk

March 18, 2026

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Youth shock brigades of the Pukchang Area Youth Coal-mining Complex in the DPRK have conducted brisk

Moving into New Flats in Hwasong Area

Moving into New Flats in Hwasong Area

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Thanks to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un 's grand plan for the capital city construction and

March 18, 2026

Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Thanks to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un 's grand plan for the capital city construction and

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The

March 17, 2026

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The

Education in Patriotism Intensified at DPRK Universities

Education in Patriotism Intensified at DPRK Universities

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- Youth league organizations at universities and colleges of the DPRK are preparing students to be

March 17, 2026

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- Youth league organizations at universities and colleges of the DPRK are preparing students to be

Timber Production Goes up in DPRK

Timber Production Goes up in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- According to Rodong Sinmun, 19 units in the forestry sector of the DPRK have fulfilled their yearly

March 17, 2026

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- According to Rodong Sinmun, 19 units in the forestry sector of the DPRK have fulfilled their yearly

Steps Taken to Increase Production in Metal Industry of DPRK

Steps Taken to Increase Production in Metal Industry of DPRK

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- Officials and workers in the metallurgical industry of the DPRK are making innovations while taking

March 17, 2026

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- Officials and workers in the metallurgical industry of the DPRK are making innovations while taking

Motivation Activities for Increased Production Brisk in DPRK

Motivation Activities for Increased Production Brisk in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- Art troupes and artistic information teams in the capital city of Pyongyang are conducting

March 17, 2026

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- Art troupes and artistic information teams in the capital city of Pyongyang are conducting

Shepherd's Purse Used as Spring Dish

Shepherd's Purse Used as Spring Dish

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- From olden times, the Korean people have gathered many edible herbs in mountains and fields in

March 17, 2026

Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- From olden times, the Korean people have gathered many edible herbs in mountains and fields in

More Articles