North Korea’s latest missile test, conducted on Saturday, underscores Pyongyang’s continued focus on advancing its military capabilities amidst escalating tensions with the United States and South Korea.
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the test involved sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles that traveled 1,500 kilometers (930-mile) in elliptical and figure-eight patterns before precisely hitting their targets.
The launch, which marks North Korea’s third weapons display this year, reflects Pyongyang’s commitment to enhancing its “war deterrence capabilities,” as described by its supreme leader Kim Jong Un.
The Details of the Missile Test
The missiles’ performance, as reported by KCNA, highlights North Korea’s growing technical sophistication in missile development.
The term “strategic” suggests these missiles may be nuclear-capable, posing a potential threat to regional stability.
The test reportedly had “no negative impact on the security of neighboring countries,” but the capabilities demonstrated—including long-range precision targeting—underscore a significant leap in Pyongyang’s military arsenal.
North Korea successfully tests underwater-to-surface strategic cruise missile
The test launch of the weapon system took place on January 25 and was supervised by DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, KCNA reported on Sunday.
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