North Korea Showcases Military Might in Recent Live-Fire Exercise
By Editor • September 14, 2026 • 1 min read
North Korea has announced the successful completion of a joint live-fire exercise that included the use of missiles, artillery, and drones, asserting that the event showcased its "huge destructive power." The drill, which took place on Saturday, was aimed at familiarizing military personnel with the operation of an integrated firepower control system, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
During the exercise, Marshal Pak Jong Chon emphasized the importance of the drill in enhancing the military's capabilities to strategically dismantle enemy forces. He remarked that the demonstration of weaponry highlighted the formidable destructive potential achievable through concentrated fire. South Korea’s military reported detecting multiple short-range ballistic missile launches from North Korea's eastern Wonsan area, which traveled approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) toward the sea, suggesting they were intended to target areas in South Korea.
This drill marks North Korea's first public demonstration of ballistic missile capability in about three weeks. The timing follows a recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to scale back a significant military exercise with South Korea, a move interpreted as an attempt to foster better relations with North Korea. However, North Korea dismissed Trump's outreach, reiterating that changes to the military drills do not mitigate their aggressive nature. Observers note that with an expanding nuclear arsenal and strengthened ties with Russia and China, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may now feel emboldened in future diplomatic discussions with the U.S.
Source: www.independent.co.uk
