▲ Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (2nd from R, front row) visits CP Tango, a key wartime command post, on Aug. 20, 2025, in this photo provided by the defense ministry. Also seen is U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson (R, front row). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

N Korea-missile test

N. Korea's Kim supervises test-firing of new air defense missiles: KCNA

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea conducted a test-firing of two types of newly improved new air defense missiles to assess their combat capability, with leader Kim Jong-un supervising the test of new weapons, state media reported Sunday.

The Missile Administration carried out the test Saturday, firing two types of new air defense missiles at different targets, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. Kim oversaw the firing.

The firing test came as South Korea and the United States have been conducting their large-scale joint military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield, since Aug. 18, for an 11-day run.

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