North Korea announced the successful development of a 240 mm caliber controllable rocket artillery projectile and ballistic control system, and the DPRK Academy of Defense Sciences reportedly conducted a ballistic control test launch of a 240 mm controllable rocket artillery shell on February 11 with the aim of evaluating its accuracy and verifying its superiority. It is an important milestone in the development of this technology. The ballistic control system of this rocket artillery shell is able to improve flight stability after launch, thereby enhancing hit accuracy. By controlling the trajectory of the rocket projectiles, North Korea is able to extend the range of the rocket artillery to a greater distance and ensure that the rockets accurately hit the target over a wider area.
The development and testing of controllable rocket shells shows that North Korea is committed to improving its long-range strike capabilities. In military strategy, this ability can be used to saturate the enemy or to quickly change the battlefield situation in wartime. Especially as North Korea threatens to turn Seoul into a sea of fire, the increased accuracy and range of such controllable rocket shells could increase security risks in and around South Korea's capital.
It is worth noting that while North Korea claims to have conducted a successful test launch with the desired results, the authenticity of this information is difficult to independently verify from the outside. Often, when countries test and announce such systems, they selectively release information for specific political and military purposes.
Overall, the development and deployment of controllable rocket artillery shells and ballistic control systems may allow North Korea's rocket artillery forces to have greater flexibility and deterrence at the tactical and strategic levels. This is a military development for North Korea's neighbors and the international community that deserves close attention and analysis.