Mobilized in the drill were 600mm multiple rocket launchers and tactical ballistic missile Hwasongpho-11 Ka.
It seems that Kwesambong is roughly around this area, so it looks like it's about 400 km from the Ryokuura area (the pin below marks an approximate location).
The Missile General Bureau announced yesterday that two hypersonic projectiles launched in a northeast direction from the Ryokpo area of Pyongyang struck the target point on the Kwaksanbong Plateau in Ryonggang County, North Hamgyong Province. Secretary Pak Jong-chon, First Vice Minister Kim Jong-sik, and Director of the Missile General Bureau Jang Chang-ho observed the test.
DPRK Missile Administration Tests Important Weapon SystemPyongyang, October 23 (KCNA) -- The Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully tested an important weapon system on October 22.The test was overseen by Pak Jong Chon, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), and Kim Jong Sik, first vice department director of the WPK Central Committee, and Jang Chang Ha, general director of the Missile Administration of the DPRK.The new weapon system was tested as part of the defence capability development program to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of strategic deterrence against potential enemies.Pak Jong Chon said that the new cutting-edge weapon system is a clear proof of steadily upgrading self-defensive technical capabilities of the DPRK, adding that the DPRK's activities are evidently aimed to continue to bolster up the war deterrent and their purpose is to strengthen self-defence. Upon authorization of the Party Central Military Commission, he highly appreciated the defence science research group which is achieving radical successes in developing the weapon system of a new strategic value.Two hypersonic projectiles launched from Ryokpho District, Pyongyang Municipality, toward the northeast direction hit the target point on the tableland of Kwesang Peak in Orang County, North Hamgyong Province. -0-
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea launched one suspected short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday, South Korea's military said...The missile flew about 700 kilometers before splashing into the sea, the JCS said
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251027003253315?section=national/defenseQuoteSEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea launched one suspected short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday, South Korea's military said...The missile flew about 700 kilometers before splashing into the sea, the JCS saidBased on the the range, the missile might be a Hwasong-7. There was no news from KCNA.
Jonathan McDowell@planet4589·North Korea launched two small ballistic missiles at 2254 and 2305 UTC Jan 3 from near Pyongyang to the Sea of Japan, reaching apogees of 50 km and ranges of 900 and 950 km.
North Korea launched two small ballistic missiles at 2254 and 2305 UTC Jan 3 from near Pyongyang to the Sea of Japan, reaching apogees of 50 km and ranges of 900 and 950 km.
Quote from: catdlr on 01/04/2026 02:08 amNorth Korea launched two small ballistic missiles at 2254 and 2305 UTC Jan 3 from near Pyongyang to the Sea of Japan, reaching apogees of 50 km and ranges of 900 and 950 km.Based on the range, these might be Hwasong-9's.
No it isn't, either Hwasong-11E or Hwasong-16B.
Hypersonic Missile Launching Drill Conducted in DPRKPyongyang, January 5 (KCNA) -- A sub-unit under a major firing strike group of the Korean People's Army conducted a missile launching drill on January 4.The drill was conducted as part of the operational evaluation of the sustainability, effectiveness and operation of the DPRK's war deterrent while evaluating the readiness of the hypersonic weapon system, verifying and confirming its capability for fulfilling mission and developing the missile soldiers' firing capability.Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, oversaw the launching drill.The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un said that it is a very important strategic task to maintain and expand a powerful and reliable nuclear deterrent through the sustained verification of key components of war deterrence and the improvement of its performance and the mastering of operational capabilities.He said, appreciating the drill:"Through today's launching drill, we can confirm that a very important technology task for national defence has been carried out.The missile soldiers showed the readiness of the DPRK's nuclear forces without regret and gave confidence in it.Important achievements have been recently made in putting our nuclear forces on a practical basis and preparing them for an actual war. This potential is an outcome of the Party's line on building up the national defence and its policy on attaching importance to defence science and technology and a valuable result of our outstanding scientific and technological group.We must continuously upgrade the military means, especially offensive weapon systems. It is just an essential undertaking for self-defence. In addition, to make the rivals recognise the constant mobilisation of our strategic offensive means and their fatality itself in a steady and repeated way is an important and effective mode of exercising war deterrence.To be honest, our such activity is clearly aimed at gradually putting the nuclear war deterrent on a highly developed basis. The reason why it is necessary is exemplified by the recent geopolitical crisis and complicated international events."The hypersonic missiles, launched from Ryokpho District, Pyongyang Municipality, to the northeast direction, hit the targets 1 000 km away from the East Sea of Korea.Kim Jong Un expressed thanks to the sub-unit participating in the drill for opening the prelude of the first combat drill in the new year with amazing launching and fully displaying the striking capability of the strong army, and extended New Year greeting to all the officers and men of the missile forces doing their best in carrying out their combat duty across the country and devoting themselves to their responsible duty for national defence.He expressed expectation and belief that all the missile forces would remain faithful to their sacred mission as a reliable shield for defending the sovereignty and security of the DPRK by fulfilling their consistent and responsible combat duty under iron discipline.Among the spectators were Kim Jong Sik, first vice department director of the Central Committee of the WPK and Jang Chang Ha, general director of the Missile Administration of the DPRK. -0-www.kcna.kp (2026.01.05.)
