North Korea has conducted a new series of cruise missile tests, launching several missiles from a submarine off its eastern coast near the port city of Sinpo into the Sea of Japan, as reported by Yonhap and KCNA. The tests, which occurred on Sunday, were overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. These latest tests are part of North Korea's ongoing efforts to advance its military capabilities, and they have escalated tensions with neighboring countries and the United States. Kim Jong Un has emphasized the importance of nuclear weaponization of the navy as a key component in building the state's nuclear strategic forces, as stated by KCNA. Additionally, Kim inspected the construction of a nuclear submarine on the same day, further indicating the country's focus on enhancing its naval and nuclear capabilities.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test launch of a new strategic cruise missile from a submarine, state media said Monday, the latest tension-raising move by the nuclear-armed state ⬇️ https://t.co/F8VTQzV18h
N.K. leader oversees submarine-launched cruise missile tests: state media https://t.co/sye99z4IfG
🔴 KIM JONG UN: NUCLEAR WEAPONIZATION OF NAVY KEY TO BUILDING STATE NUCLEAR STRATEGIC FORCE - KCNA
🔴 NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM INSPECTS CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR SUBMARINE ON SUNDAY - YONHAP
North Korea conducted a cruise missile launch via a submarine on Sunday per KCNA.
🔸 NORTH KOREA LEADER KIM JONG UN GUIDED SUBMARINE LAUNCH CRUISE MISSILE TEST ON SUNDAY - YONHAP
🔴 KIM JONG UN GUIDES SUBMARINE LAUNCH CRUISE MISSILE TEST ON SUNDAY: YONHAP
#SouthKorea’s military says that #NorthKorea fired several cruise missiles that flew over waters near a major military shipyard on the country’s eastern coast, extending a streak in weapons tests that are worsening tensions with the United States, South Korea and Japan. The…
North Korea has once again launched several Cruise Missiles off its Eastern Coast near the Port City of Sinpo into the Sea of Japan. #NorthKorea #Japan https://t.co/KDQZLqQrmy
If I am understanding JCS correctly, the launch took place in waters off Shinpo Port. If accurate, North Korea might have possibly conducted a cruise missile launch either via a warship or submarine. https://t.co/J3qmsZVvxW