Overview

• North Korea tested strategic cruise missiles this week, reportedly flying for 130 minutes and striking their targets with precision, according to state media.
• Kim Jong Un, who attended the test, described the missiles as a 'perfect deterrence' and emphasized their role in protecting national sovereignty and security.
• The missile test was likely conducted near Nampho, about 130 kilometers from South Korea's border, though the exact location was not disclosed.
• Tensions remain high as North Korea continues to pursue nuclear weapons and conduct missile tests in defiance of UN resolutions.
• South Korea and the U.S. accuse North Korea of sending over 10,000 troops to aid Russia in the Ukraine conflict, possibly seeking advanced technology and combat experience in return.