Hwasan-31
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Inservice2023–present
DesignerNorth Korea
| Hwasan-31 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Tactical nuclear weapon |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023–present |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Designer | North Korea |
| Designed | 2023 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 150–200 kg (330–440 lb) |
| Length | 90 cm (35 in) |
| Diameter | 40–50 cm (16–20 in) |
| Blast yield | 4–10 kt |
The Hwasan-31 (Korean: 화산-31; lit. Volcano-31) is a North Korean tactical nuclear warhead first unveiled in 2023.
History
At the 8th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea held in January 2021, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un planned to manufacture miniaturized nuclear weapons.[3]
North Korea unveiled Hwasan-31 on 27 March 2023.[4][5] North Korea's statement did not explicitly mention it; however, accompanying photos showed the name "Hwasan-31" being written on an information board.[6] During the revelation of Hwasan-31, North Korea also revealed official designation of some short-range ballistic missiles that was tested in years before.[7]