North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions
North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported Thursday, saying the launches posed…
France 24 reports: North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported Thursday, saying the launches posed no threat to neighbouring countries.
The tests follow heightened tensions with South Korea after a September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone injured three South Korean soldiers.
This world story centres on North Korea. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include KCNA, South Korea and Demilitarised Zone.
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