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Kim Jong Un Oversees Missile Launch with Daughter

Published March 16, 2026, 10:14
Kim Jong Un Oversees Missile Launch with Daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a military exercise involving the launch of multiple missiles, accompanied by his daughter, who is considered a potential successor. The exercise included twelve 600mm-caliber multiple rocket launchers and took place off the east coast of North Korea. South Korea detected approximately ten ballistic missiles launched from the area around the North Korean capital and described the move as a provocation violating UN Security Council resolutions. Kim Jong Un stated that the exercise would cause concern among enemies and demonstrate the power of North Korea's tactical nuclear weapons, warning that any enemy military infrastructure within range would be destroyed. This exercise represents an escalation of tensions in the region and raises concerns about further provocations from the North Korean regime.