Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: No new date or venue has been set for the meeting between Araghchi and Witkoff, and no negotiations will take place until the outcome is guaranteed
Palestinian platforms: Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under the protection of the occupation police
Palestinian platforms: The IOF detonated a booby-trapped robot east of the al-Zaytoun neighborhood, south of Gaza City
Syrian Defense: We call on all parties in Sweida to cooperate with security forces and exercise restraint
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese Army is continuing its investigations and will later announce any information that does not affect the confidentiality of the investigation
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: It has not yet been determined whether the detainees belong to ISIS or another organization
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Around 10 people of different nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, were detained
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese army arrested a number of people in the Matn area of Mount Lebanon with possession it has not disclosed
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: We have strong indications that there are martyrs, injuries, and trapped people in the Salah al-Din area
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Citizens should avoid Salah al-Din Street because anyone who approaches it is at risk of being directly targeted

DPRK conducts 'super-large warhead' test amid UN monitoring halt

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 20 Apr 2024 12:36
3 Min Read

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has reportedly tested a "super-large warhead" for a strategic cruise missile, marking its first test since Russia's veto halted UN monitoring of sanctions violations.

  • x
  • In this photo provided by the DPRK government, a missile, 'Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile', is launched from transporter erector launcher vehicle in DPRK, April 19, 2024. (AP)
    In this photo provided by the DPRK government, a "Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile," is launched from a launcher vehicle in DPRK, April 19, 2024. (AP)

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has tested a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise missile, according to reports by state media released on Saturday.

The testing marks the first test for the DPRK since Russia, back in March, used its veto at the United Nations Security Council, and effectively halted UN monitoring of violations concerning the numerous sanctions imposed on Kim Jong Un's government due to its nuclear and weapons program.

According to KCNA, "The DPRK Missile Administration has conducted a power test of a super-large warhead designed for 'Hwasal-1 Ra-3' strategic cruise missile," adding that Pyongyang also test-launched a "'Pyoljji-1-2' new-type anti-aircraft missile in the West Sea of Korea".

Reportedly, the tests were carried out on Friday afternoon as South Korea's military released a report on Saturday notifying that they detected "several cruise missiles and surface-to-air missiles" fired toward the Yellow Sea, at around 3:30 pm Friday, and stressing that if the DPRK "commits a provocation, we will punish it overwhelmingly and resolutely".

It is important to note that earlier this year, the DPRK successfully test-fired an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile, as reported by KCNA, categorizing the launch as part of its "regular activities for developing powerful weapon systems."

Related News

DPRK vows unconditional support for Russia, deepens military ties

DPRK condemns US strike on Iran as 'grave violation' of sovereignty

DPRK praises Moscow's veto for blocking UN sanctions monitoring

The Permanent Representative of the DPRK to the UN, Kim Song, expressed gratitude to Russia on Thursday for exercising its veto power to block the renewal of an expert sanctions panel monitoring Pyongyang, effectively halting official UN oversight of sanctions on the nation.

Ambassador Kim Song lauded Russia's action "as an independent exercise of the right to international justice and impartiality."

Since 2006, the DPRK government has faced extensive sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council over its nuclear program. For the past four years, Russia and China have been actively pushing for the Security Council to ease the sanctions, which currently lack an expiration date.

Moscow's recent veto at the Security Council doesn't terminate the sanctions but prevents the council from renewing the yearly mandate for a panel of experts responsible for monitoring the implementation of sanctions and investigating numerous alleged violations.

According to Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzia, without an annual review to evaluate and potentially adjust the sanctions, maintaining the panel of experts is deemed unwarranted.

"The panel has continued to focus on trivial matters that are not commensurate with the problems facing the peninsula," Nebenzia said on March 28. "Russia has called for the council to adopt a decision to hold an open and honest review of the Council sanctions... on an annual basis."

Read more: China, DPRK convene to reinforce and mark 75 years of diplomatic ties

  • DPRK
  • Russia
  • Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • North Korea

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

  • Politics
  • 9 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
The Freedom Flotilla ship Handala as it departs for Gaza, where it aims to break the maritime blockade at a port in Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy on July 13, 2025. (AFP)
Palestine

Freedom Flotilla's Handala departs Sicily in bid to break Gaza siege

The container ship CMA CGM Laperouse, left, docks at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga (AP)
Politics

US shipbuilding woes deepen as tariffs, outdated policies backfire

Gaza war raises ethical questions for ex-Obama, Biden officials
Politics

Mercenary firm tied to Gaza war crimes hires Obama-Biden PR operatives

'Israel' targets children in Gaza collecting water
Palestine

'Israel' strikes Gaza kids fetching water, blames it on 'malfunction'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS