North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a series of high‑profile artillery trials. The tests evaluated a upgraded 240 mm multiple‑launch rocket system with 24 tubes, a special‑purpose tactical ballistic missile warhead, and extended‑range 155 mm howitzer ammunition. The upgraded launcher features fully automated fire control and a precision‑guidance module, with a maximum range of about 90 km. The tactical ballistic missile warhead is intended to strike key enemy targets such as airports, ports and energy infrastructure, while the 155 mm projectile now reaches up to 65 km. These drills follow similar exercises Kim observed a month earlier.