North Korea tests a tactical ballistic missile

The agency's statement said: "The General Missile Office of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted a test launch of a tactical ballistic missile, to verify the success in the technical modernization of an important basic element." The statement explained that the experiment was conducted within the framework of the office's regular work, aimed at the technical development of weapons.

The agency quoted the General Office of Missiles as saying that the technical modernization of this basic element is a great success that heralds “important transformations” in enhancing the power and accuracy of all offensive weapons systems. The statement did not provide additional details about the nature of this element.

On Monday morning, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff monitored the launch of several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang region towards the East Sea. The South Korean SBS network quoted an official in the authority as saying that the initial analysis indicates the launch of missiles of different types, one of which traveled more than 900 kilometers.

According to Reuters, this is Pyongyang's fourth launch within a month, and comes in the wake of Seoul's recent test of a hypersonic missile. On October 4, the South Korean government revealed the first test launch of a home-made hypersonic glide vehicle.

"SBS" reported that the news was published by the central agency directed abroad only, while the "Rodong Sinmun" newspaper, which is read by residents inside the country, did not address it.

In a related context, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited on Sunday a defense industries museum that displays the weapons achievements achieved during his reign, and said that the country’s weapons, which enhance its position, will be developed and completed with greater effort, according to the Central Agency. For his part, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he may meet Kim during a visit to Asia.