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North Korea's Kim oversees strategic cruise missile test from new destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a new destroyer ahead of its commissioning, noting that equipping the navy with nuclear weapons is making "satisfactory progress," state media reported.

2026-03-05

Allies to begin annual Freedom Shield military exercise next week

South Korea and the United States plan to commence their springtime joint military exercise next week, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Wednesday, amid heightened tensions over the North’s recent cruise missile tests.

2024-02-28

North orders intensified readiness near the NLL after 'new' cruise missile test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the test-firing of a new surface-to-sea missile, its state media reported Thursday, and ordered a strengthened defense posture around islands near the western maritime border.

2024-02-15

North fires several cruise missiles from western coast: JCS

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) told reporters in a text message that it detected multiple cruise missiles being fired around 11 a.m., but did not specify the number of missiles.

2024-02-02

North says it conducted Hwasal-2 cruise missile drill

North Korean state media reported Wednesday that the regime had conducted a drill involving Hwasal-2 cruise missiles the previous day to enhance its counterattack and striking capabilities.

2024-01-31

[THINK ENGLISH] 합참, 북한 순항미사일 여러 발 발사

North Korea fired “multiple” cruise missiles from its western coast on Wednesday morning, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

2024-01-30

North says Kim oversaw test of 'sub-launched' cruise missiles

North Korean state media reported Monday that regime leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test firing of submarine-launched cruise missiles the previous day and reviewed progress on the development of a nuclear-powered submarine.

2024-01-29

North says it fired 'new-type strategic cruise missile'

North Korea’s state media said Thursday that the missiles fired by the regime the day before were from an updated line of cruise missiles.

2024-01-25

North launches 'multiple' cruise missiles: JCS

In a text to reporters, the JCS said it detected several cruise missiles being fired at 7 a.m., adding that South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities are analyzing the launches for additional details.

2024-01-24

North's mid-air detonation tests suggest will to kill

North Korea's recent tests involving the mid-air detonation of missile warheads are likely intended to maximize casualties in the event of hostilities with South Korea, according to Seoul’s intelligence and independent analysis by the JoongAng Ilbo.

2023-09-07