North Korea Confirms Tactical Ballistic Missile Test, Citing Achievement Foretelling "Major Change"

North Korea stated that the tactical ballistic missiles launched yesterday morning (October 12) were a test to verify technical updates to key components.

It also claimed the test was an achievement heralding a major change that will enhance the performance of all its offensive weapon systems.

Earlier, the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that it detected North Korea firing several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward Donghae yesterday morning.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff analyzed that one of the types flew more than 900 kilometers.
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