(2nd LD) N. Korea reports test-firing of 'tactical' ballistic missile to improve weapons systems

On October 13, North Korea announced that it had recently test-fired a tactical ballistic missile. According to the state reports, the purpose of the weapons test was to improve the country's existing weapons systems.

The announcement highlights ongoing developments in North Korea's military capabilities through tactical missile tests. Seoul-based reporting captured the primary details of the state media announcement regarding the weapon's classification and technical objectives.