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North Korea says it tested two submarine-launched cruise missile types
North Korea said it tested two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea on Wednesday.
The missiles were described as strategic weapons, intended for missions linked to the country’s deterrent.
The test focused on the readiness of underwater combat systems, according to North Korea’s state news agency.
North Korea said it also aimed to improve the Navy’s ability to carry out its strategic missions.
The country presented the test as evidence of its deterrent’s reliability, but no independent confirmation is provided.
North Korea has not said what happens next.
North Korea said it tested two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in waters off its eastern coast.
The tests took place on Wednesday, according to North Korean state media.
Pyongyang said the tests assessed its underwater combat systems and the Navy’s ability to carry out strategic missions.
The reports did not specify whether the missiles were fired from a submarine or an underwater test platform.
South Korea’s military did not immediately comment, according to the AP.
- Who
- North Korea’s military tested the missiles, according to state media.
- What
- It tested two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles.
- When
- Wednesday, according to North Korean state media.
- Where
- The country’s eastern waters, also called the East Sea in the Yonhap report.
- Why
- North Korea said the tests assessed underwater combat systems, prepared the Navy for strategic missions and demonstrated the reliability of its deterrent.
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North Korea tested hypersonic missile systems, according to the AP.
North Korea tested hypersonic missile systems, according to the AP.
North Korea said it tested two types of submarine-launched cruise missiles in its eastern waters.
- Missile types
- Two types of strategic cruise missiles
- Test location
- Eastern waters; Yonhap called them the East Sea
- Test date
- Wednesday
- Launch platform
- Not specified whether an actual submarine or an underwater test platform was used
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North Korea says it test-fired submarine-launched cruise missiles Wednesday
North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
N. Korea says tested 2 types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles: KCNA
What people are saying
The test-fire aimed to examine the current mobilized posture of the underwater combat systems and contributed to getting the Navy skilled in performing its strategic missions and showcasing high reliability, trustworthiness and ability of the war deterrents of the DPRK