North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket system, state-run media reported Wednesday.

North Korea struck a maritime target Tuesday during the test firing of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system, state media reported. State media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday that North Korea’s Missile Administration conducted a test firing to verify the effectiveness of the large caliber MRLS,

North Korea on Wednesday confirmed the test-firing of a large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system, as leader Kim Jong Un said an upcoming ruling party congress will outline next-stage plans to further strengthen the country’s nuclear war deterrent, state news agency KCNA reported.

North Korea has test-fired an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) to assess its effectiveness, overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, state media said Wednesday. Tuesday's test of four MRLS rockets employing new technology hit a target in waters 358.

Kim Jong-un says the ruling party congress will unveil next-stage plans to strengthen its offensive capabilities.

This follows Pyongyang’s confirmation of a multiple rocket launcher test, condemned by South Korea and Japan - Anadolu Ajansı

North Korea is claiming its latest missile launch verified an improved rocket launcher’s strike capability, mobility, intelligence and accuracy.

N. Korea test-fires large-caliber multiple rocket launcher North Korea test-fires an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system to assess its effectiveness, overseen by leader Kim Jong-un,

North Korea has test-fired an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) to assess its effectiveness, overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, state media said Wednesday.