North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache'
📍 How it ended
North Korea conducted a test of an upgraded rocket launcher system, described as a new 'ultra-modern' missile, which was said to give enemies an "incurable headache". The test was reported by state media KCNA on September 22, following previous launches of suspected ballistic missiles off the east coast. The launches prompted consultations between South Korea, the US, and Japan, but a definitive conclusion to the story has not been reported.
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