North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile laounch

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday oversaw test launches of upgraded short-range ballistic missiles, state media KCNA reported.



The test involved five launches of improved Hwasong-11LA ground-to-ground tactical ballistic missiles to evaluate the power and performance of new warheads, including cluster and fragmentation types.



North Korea fired the missiles toward an island target zone about 136 km , striking an area of roughly 12.5 to 13 hectares with what the report described as high density, demonstrating the system's capability for concentrated suppression strikes.



South Korea's military on Sunday said North Korea fired the missiles from near the city of Sinpo on North Korea's east coast toward the sea around 6:10 a.m. local time and the missiles flew about 140 km .



KCNA quoted Kim as saying the introduction of warheads designed for different missions would allow the army to meet operational needs more effectively, combining precision strike capabilities with increased firepower against designated areas.



He expressed satisfaction with the test results, calling them proof that years of work by a specialised missile warhead research group had not been in vain.