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Add as preferred source on GoogleKim Jong Un oversees new air defence missile tests in North Korea, showcasing advanced capabilities amid US-South Korea tensions.
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the firing of new air defence missiles to test their combat capability, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.
The report came ahead of the summit on Monday between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea President Lee Jae Myung.
Earlier this month, Kim condemned the U.S.-South Korea joint military drills as their intent to remain "most hostile and confrontational" to his country, pledging to speed up nuclear build-up.
The new anti-air weapon systems showed "fast response" to aerial targets such as attack drones and cruise missiles, KCNA said.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Andrea Ricci and David Gregorio)
Kim Jong Un supervised the firing of new air defense missiles to test their combat capability.
The missile tests occurred ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Kim condemned the U.S.-South Korea joint military drills, stating they were hostile and confrontational, and pledged to accelerate nuclear build-up.
The new anti-air weapon systems showed a fast response to aerial targets, including attack drones and cruise missiles.
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