North Korea said on Monday it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence, days after it showed apparent progress in the construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine.
The official Korean Central News Agency reported that the missile launches occurred off the country’s west coast on Sunday in the presence of leader Kim Jong-un. State media shared photos of the missiles being fired and hitting a target.
It said Kim expressed “great...
North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles after showcasing nuclear submarine progress
Published 3 hours ago
Source: scmp.com

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