# North Korea test-fires tactical ballistic missile, KCNA says

https://mins.news/en/item/97120

- Reuters, 2026-10-12 22:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-test-fires-tactical-ballistic-missile-kcna-says-2026-10-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acd587476e0550001f0c7ec

> North Korea test-fired a tactical ballistic missile on Monday, state media KCNA reported Tuesday. The report said the test confirmed a successful technical upgrade to an important core missile component, but gave no further details.

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