North Korea tests electromagnetic weapon and carbon fibre bomb: state media

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergApril 9, 2026 at 01:57 AM

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North Korea conducted multiple weapons tests over three days, including an electromagnetic weapon system and a carbon fibre bomb, according to state media. General Kim Jong-sik oversaw the tests, which occurred amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and growing ties between North Korea, Russia, and China. Kim Jong-un stated that the electromagnetic weapon and carbon fibre bomb are strategic assets to be integrated into various military applications. The electromagnetic weapon uses energy to disrupt or damage targets, particularly electronic infrastructure. The tests coincide with a visit from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, his first trip to North Korea in over six years.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting North Korea.

factual100% confidence

General Kim Jong-sik oversaw the weapons tests.

factual — Korean Central News Agency90% confidence

The tests were conducted over three days from Monday to Wednesday.

factual — Korean Central News Agency90% confidence

North Korea conducted weapons tests including an electromagnetic weapon system and a carbon fibre bomb.

factual — Korean Central News Agency90% confidence

The electromagnetic weapon and carbon fibre bomb are special assets of strategic nature.

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Kim Jong-un 50% Ukraine 50% Beijing 60% China 60% Moscow 60% Wang Yi 60% Kim Jong-sik 70% Russia 70% Korean Central News Agency ×280% North Korea ×495%

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north korea 100% weapons tests 90% electromagnetic weapon 80% carbon fibre bomb 80% strategic weapon 70% military means 60% geopolitical uncertainty 50% russia-ukraine war 40% kim jong-sik 40%

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