North Korea announced the successful testing of a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and multiple tactical cruise missiles. The tests were supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, with South Korea confirming the launch of projectiles.

North Korea said on Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system a day earlier, under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's military said the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile, that flew about 80 km (50 miles).