Published: May 09, 2026, 24:45 IST | Updated: May 09, 2026, 24:45 IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a new “K9-type howitzer” artillery system, raising fresh concerns over military escalation on the Korean Peninsula. The weapon is reportedly capable of striking targets deep inside Seoul, intensifying fears of a renewed security threat in the region.
The inspection highlights North Korea’s continued focus on expanding its long-range artillery and missile capabilities, as tensions with South Korea and its allies remain high.