Kim Jong Un inspected the test-fire of a surface-to-surface intermediate long-range strategic ballistic rocket. At an observation post he was briefed on the test-fire plan before giving an order to start the test.
A ballistic rocket called Hwasong 10 was fired at a high angle in a simulation of its maximum range.
Blasting off a self-propelled launch pad, it climbed along the preset flight track up to the maximum height of 1 413.6 km and landed on the targeted waters 400 km away.
The test-fire confirmed the inflight dynamic features, stability and maneuverability of the Korean-style ballistic rocket whose system has been updated, as well as the technical specifications of the newly-designed rocket structure and its dynamic system. It also verified the heat-proofing feature of the warhead and flight stability during the reentry.
The test has provided a sound scientific and technological guarantee for developing a strategic weapon system in the future. The test-fire was successfully conducted with no slightest effect to the security of the neighbouring countries.
Expressing great satisfaction over the test results, he spoke highly of the indomitable working spirit and morale of the officials, scientists and technicians in the defence science sector who carried out the test-fire successfully.
To defend the security of the country and people reliably from the constant threats of the US and other hostile forces, we should also have offensive means powerful enough to pose a constant threat to the enemy, he said. And he pointed to the need to build up the preemptive nuclear striking capacity in a sustainable manner and continue to research and develop various strategic offensive weapons.
The real enemy our nuclear force has to fight is a nuclear war itself, he said, adding that the capacity for nuclear strike should be steadily bolstered up to protect the country, people and revolution from the US’ nuclear threat. He stressed the need to ensure further establishment of the unified leadership and management system over the strategic nuclear force.
In congratulation of the successful test-fire, he had a photo session with the defence science personnel involved in the test-fire.
By PT staff reporter
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