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N. Korea flexes nuclear-capable rocket system before key congress
The Straits Times
|February 20, 2026
Push to expand, modernise production of missiles before unveiling of nuclear plans
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (centre) viewing a 600mm-calibre multiple-rocket launcher during a presentation ceremony with munitions workers in Pyongyang on Feb 18. Mr Kim said the weapons system would deter unnamed enemies. PHOTO: REUTERS
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a battery of huge nuclear-capable rocket launchers ahead of a key congress of the nation's ruling party, state media said on Feb 19.
Mr Kim is expected to detail the next phase in North Korea's nuclear weapons programme when he opens a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party in the coming days.
The 600mm multiple-launch rocket system was front and centre as preparations ramped up for the once-in-five-years gathering, widely viewed as North Korea's most important political event.
"When this weapon is used actually, no force would be able to expect God's protection," Mr Kim said, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
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