North Korea tests new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system

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North Korea announced testing of a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and multiple tactical cruise missile systems, supervised by leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's military confirmed several projectile launches flying about 80 km including a ballistic missile.

North Korea said on Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system a day earlier, under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's military said the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile, that flew about 80 km (50 miles).