Pyongyang: North Korea tested a newly developed lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day, its state media reported Wednesday. The tests were overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, marking a significant step in the country's military advancements.

According to Yonhap News Agency, these tests are part of an ongoing effort by North Korea to modernize its artillery and missile units. This initiative is aligned with the country's five-year goal for national defense development, as outlined by the Korean Central News Agency in its dispatch. The focus on enhancing missile capabilities signals an intensified push towards achieving strategic military objectives.