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  "id": 9057331,
  "title": "North Korea’s Kim hails ‘new-type weapon’ days after missile launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/north-koreas-kim-hails-new-type-weapon-days-after-missile-launch-9057331",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T01:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/22/north-korea-s-kim-hails-new-type-weapon-days-after-missile-launch"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un demonstrated a new type of weapon system during a test, which he described as a striking display of advanced defense technology. This development occurred two days after South Korea and Japan condemned Pyongyang for launching two short-range ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast. North Korea's missile bureau successfully tested the weapon on Sunday, with Kim in attendance, according to the country's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The leader warned that the advances would cause adversaries an \"incurable headache and a very cruel and unavoidable blow.\" The Sunday launches followed a joint firepower drill eight days prior, involving long-range artillery and missiles that hit targets with 100% accuracy, according to state media. Kim linked the recent test to the country's military readiness, stating that acquiring such technology is of significant importance for the state's preparedness for war and the future development of its armed forces. Both South Korea and Japan condemned the launches, with Seoul calling the actions a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and urging an end to ballistic missile activities. Japan lodged a stern protest with North Korea, deeming the launches a threat to regional peace and security. Pyongyang recently rejected an International Atomic Energy Agency resolution demanding a halt to its nuclear activities, asserting that its nuclear weapons status is permanently and irreversibly established by its laws. North Korea's foreign ministry spokesperson emphasized that the IAEA resolution has no bearing on the DPRK's status as a nuclear weapons state. Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, recently stated that the country's nuclear-armed status is absolute and dismissed those seeking denuclearization as \"idiots.\"",
  "summary": "This came two days after South Korea and Japan said North Korea had fired two short-range ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/north-koreas-kim-hails-new-type-weapon-days-after-missile-launch",
        "published": "2026-09-22T01:20:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "North Korea’s Kim hails ‘new-type weapon’ days after missile launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/north-koreas-kim-hails-new-type-weapon-days-after-missile-launch-9054710",
        "published": "2026-09-22T01:22:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch sparks anger",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/north-koreas-kim-hails-new-type-weapon-days-after-missile-launch-9086489",
        "published": "2026-09-22T05:12:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}