N. Korea flexes nuclear-capable rocket launcher ahead of key congress

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong-un is seen attending a military ceremony in Pyongyang on Feb 18, 2026. - KCNA via AP

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled a battery of huge nuclear-capable rocket launchers ahead of a key congress of the nation's ruling party, state media said on Thursday (Feb 19).

Kim is expected to detail the next phase in North Korea's nuclear weapons programme when he opens a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party in coming days.