# North Korea tests upgraded ballistic missile component

https://mins.news/en/item/97634

- TASS, 2026-10-13 08:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2201259

> North Korea’s Missile Administration test-launched a tactical ballistic missile on October 12 to verify a technically upgraded key component, KCNA reported. The agency said the modernization is expected to improve the power and accuracy of North Korea’s offensive weapons systems.

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