North Korea Says It Test-Fired Submarine-Launched Strategic Cruise Missiles Yesterday

North Korea's Missile General Bureau test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea yesterday (October 14), the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.

KCNA reported that General Kim Jong-sik, First Vice Department Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee, General Jang Chang-ha, Director of the Missile General Bureau, and underwater weapon system engineers of the Korean People's Army Navy observed the test-launch.

KCNA stated that the test-launch contributed to "inspecting the regular mobilization posture of underwater combat systems" and "training the navy's capability to execute strategic missions."

It also added that the test helped demonstrate "the high reliability, credibility, and capability of their war deterrence means."

It further claimed that the test-launch did not have any negative impact on the security of neighboring countries.

(Photo: KCNA, Yonhap News)
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