北韓稱國防研究機構測試重大武器系統

首爾，11月1日（路透社）——北韓官媒朝中社（KCNA）週日報導，北韓的國防科學研究機構測試了一項重大武器系統。SEOUL, Nov 1 (Reuters) - North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Sunday that the country's defense science research institutes tested a major weapon system.

朝中社表示，這次測試旨在「評估戰術彈道飛彈搭載集束炸彈彈頭的作戰適應性與威力」。The test was intended to "assess adaptation to combat and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be tipped on tactical ballistic missiles," KCNA said.

朝中社表示，測試發現，標準的二型集束炸彈彈頭在最高密度下，可摧毀12至13公頃的目標區域。The test found that a standard Type 2 cluster bomb warhead can destroy a target area of 12 to 13 hectares at its highest density, KCNA said.

北韓飛彈管理局一名官員表示，集束炸彈彈頭分為四類，但未進一步說明。The cluster bomb warheads fall into four categories, an official at North Korea's missile administration said without elaborating.

朝中社表示，到2026年底，北韓將使其軍事單位能夠依作戰目的使用所有類型的這些炸彈。North Korea will enable its military units by the end of 2026 to use all types of the bombs, depending on their operational purposes, KCNA said.

平壤近幾週透過多次飛彈測試和舉辦無人機展，升高展示武力的力道。分析人士表示，這些測試可能是軍事現代化努力的一部分。北韓為其盟友莫斯科派兵投入烏克蘭戰爭，從中獲得現代戰爭經驗。Pyongyang has ramped up its show of force in recent weeks with multiple missile tests and holding a drone exhibition. Analysts said the tests could be part of efforts to modernize the military. North Korea gained experience in modern warfare, sending troops to the war in Ukraine for its ally Moscow.

德國總理弗里德里希・梅爾茨（Friedrich Merz）週四訪問南韓參加峰會時，北韓從東岸朝海上試射了約10枚彈道飛彈。North Korea test-fired around 10 ballistic missiles from its east coast toward the sea on Thursday, when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited South Korea for a summit.

（金希珍報導；保羅・西芒與大衛・葛瑞格里歐編輯）(Reporting by Heejin Kim; Editing by Paul Simao and David Gregorio)