North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday inspected the test-firing of 240 mm multiple launch rockets manufactured by a newly established defence industry unit, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Friday.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a new rocket which is capable of targeting South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of new 240mm shells for a multiple rocket launcher system, state-run media reported Friday, in a growing threat to Seoul and a possible demonstration for Russia.

In a bid to show its military might to the world, especially its principal enemy South Korea, North Korea test-fired multiple rockets on Friday, Barron's reported.The launch event was attended