North Korea Conducts Strategic Cruise Missile Test Under Kim Jong Un's Supervision

The missile launch demonstrates Pyongyang's nuclear counterattack readiness as tensions with South Korea and the U.S. escalate.

North Korea launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday over the Yellow Sea, with the missiles flying for 130 minutes and covering a trajectory of 1,587 kilometers before hitting their targets.
Kim Jong Un oversaw the test, emphasizing the importance of maintaining full readiness to utilize nuclear deterrence to safeguard national sovereignty and security.
State media described the drill as a warning to perceived enemies, accusing them of escalating hostilities and violating North Korea's security environment.
The missile test marks North Korea's fourth launch event this year as it continues to modernize its arsenal and showcase its military capabilities.
The test comes ahead of planned joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, which Pyongyang views as provocative and a potential rehearsal for invasion.