North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills



News North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills Launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles aimed at warning enemies of ‘real nuclear crisis,’ state media says Shreyas Reddy September 3, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea conducts a "tactical nuclear attack virtual launch exercise” on Sept. 2, 2023 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 3, 2023) North Korea fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles on Saturday morning as part of a “tactical nuclear attack virtual launch exercise” in response to U.S.-South Korea military drills, state media announced. A specialized Korean People’s Army unit conducted the launch from the Chongchon River toward the Yellow Sea (West Sea), the official newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported Sunday. The launch reportedly simulated a target distance of roughly 930 miles (1,500 km) over a timespan of over two hours. North Korea fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles on Saturday morning as part of a “tactical nuclear attack virtual launch exercise” in response to U.S.-South Korea military drills, state media announced. A specialized Korean People’s Army unit conducted the launch from the Chongchon River toward the Yellow Sea (West Sea), the official newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported Sunday. The launch reportedly simulated a target distance of roughly 930 miles (1,500 km) over a timespan of over two hours. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills

Launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles aimed at warning enemies of ‘real nuclear crisis,’ state media says

Shreyas Reddy September 3, 2023

North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills

North Korea conducts a "tactical nuclear attack virtual launch exercise” on Sept. 2, 2023 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 3, 2023)

North Korea fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles on Saturday morning as part of a “tactical nuclear attack virtual launch exercise” in response to U.S.-South Korea military drills, state media announced.

A specialized Korean People’s Army unit conducted the launch from the Chongchon River toward the Yellow Sea (West Sea), the official newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported Sunday. The launch reportedly simulated a target distance of roughly 930 miles (1,500 km) over a timespan of over two hours.

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