North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette



News North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship Colin Zwirko August 21, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON State media still image depicting a Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile launch from an Amnok-class corvette \| Images: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 21, 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the country’s newest naval corvette and watched a strategic cruise missile test from the ship, according to state media on Monday, days after warning the U.S. about reconnaissance flights off the east coast. The report also coincides with the U.S. and South Korea kicking off large-scale joint military drills on Monday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the country’s newest naval corvette and watched a strategic cruise missile test from the ship, according to state media on Monday, days after warning the U.S. about reconnaissance flights off the east coast. The report also coincides with the U.S. and South Korea kicking off large-scale joint military drills on Monday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette

Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship

Colin Zwirko August 21, 2023

North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette

State media still image depicting a Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile launch from an Amnok-class corvette | Images: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 21, 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the country’s newest naval corvette and watched a strategic cruise missile test from the ship, according to state media on Monday, days after warning the U.S. about reconnaissance flights off the east coast.

The report also coincides with the U.S. and South Korea kicking off large-scale joint military drills on Monday.

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