{
  "id": 9491149,
  "title": "(LEAD) N. Korea test-fires upgraded multiple-rocket launcher shells",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lead-n-korea-test-fires-upgraded-multiple-rocket-launcher-shells",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:02:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260924000451315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "North Korea has test-fired shells for an upgraded 240mm multiple rocket launcher system, according to a report by Yonhap News. This comes under the country's five-year plan for modernizing artillery and missile forces. The test, conducted on Tuesday, was overseen by leading military cadres who emphasized the significance of the development, stating that it assures a notable change in the firepower readiness along the southern border. Pak Jong-chon, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers Party, stressed the need to concentrate the deadliest and destructive attack forces on the southern border, further underscoring the country's intentions to replace all armed forces long-range strike means with the latest ones. The rockets equipped with an autonomous pinpoint guide system are capable of striking a target 100 kilometers away in a trajectory flight mode and 115 km away in a combined glide mode. South Korea's military detected the North's firing of multiple rounds towards the Yellow Sea on Tuesday and is conducting a detailed analysis. The South maintains overwhelming capabilities against any provocations and closely monitors North Korean activities under the combined South Korea-U.S. defense posture.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea reaches women's basketball semifinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lead-asiad-s-korea-reaches-womens-basketball-semifinals",
        "published": "2026-09-24T05:53:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}