North Korean media reports the successful test of Hwasong-11R missiles with new 'dispersive' warheads, striking an area of 12.5–13 hectares.
Reuters has confirmed the state media report of the missile tests.
The new report provides specific details on the number of missiles launched (five) and the size of the target area struck (12.5–13 hectares).
The message adds that Kim Jong Un's daughter accompanied him during the test, specifies the missiles were launched toward a target area near an island off the east coast at 136 km range, and provides details about the strike zone size (12.5–13 hectares).
The message provides new technical details, specifying the missiles were equipped with new cluster warheads and confirming the impact zone size and range.
The message adds that the test was conducted near an island off the east coast, specifies the target zone size as 12.5–13 hectares, and confirms Kim Jong Un's daughter was present.
North Korea has officially stated this was the second test of ballistic missiles with cluster-bomb warheads conducted this month.
North Korean media provided new details on the test, specifying the missiles struck an area of 12.5–13 hectares and quoting Kim Jong Un on the operational importance of the new 'dispersive' warheads.