North Korea tests new ballistic missiles with super-large warhead: KCNA

North Korea tested new tactical ballistic missiles using super-large warheads and modified cruise missiles on Wednesday as leader Kim Jong Un called for stronger conventional weapons and nuclear capabilities, state news agency KCNA reported.

The tests to improve weapons capabilities are required because of the grave threat posed by outside forces to the security of the country, Kim, who led the tests, was quoted as saying.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was present during the tests and was satisfied with their results. "Such tests and continuing efforts to increase the capacity of weapons are explained by the serious threat to North Korea’s state security from foreign forces," he said.

Pyongyang test launched the Hwasong-11DA-4.5 missile on July 1.