long range
Apr
13
2012
The image shows Kim Jong-un holding a remote control device and displaying distress next to a toppled projectile emitting smoke. The projectile carries the North Korea flag. This depiction aligns with the April 2012 failed long-range missile launch attempt by North Korea from a site near Pyongyang. The launch was intended to mark a significant anniversary but ended in the projectile breaking apart shortly after liftoff. Reports at the time confirmed debris fell into the sea without achieving sustained flight.
