Kim Jong Un Tests New Missiles, South Korea Condemns

0:00It's April 19th, from every corner of the globe, this is global news today, powered by AI. I'm Kory with the story. North Korea's Kim Jong-un, just supervised five test launches of upgraded short-range ballistic missiles. State media says they fired off-improved, was on 11 LA tactical missiles to check new warhead tech. These warheads include cluster and fragmentation types, designed to mix precision hits with heavier firepower for different battlefield needs. Kim called it a smart upgrade for the army's operations. He was straight up satisfied with the results, praising the missile research team's years of grind, and pushing them to keep advancing combat tech. Top military brass joined him on site. South Korea hit back quick, labeling the test's provocations that break United Nations Security Council resolutions, and urging Pyongyang to knock it off. This is the fourth missile launch this month, and seven so far this year, signaling North Korea's steady push to beef up its arsenal, amid rising.

1:02Regional tensions.