North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA



News North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA Pyongyang says it tested 'Haeil-5-23' in response to trilateral drills involving US, ROK and Japanese warships Colin Zwirko January 19, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An image released by North Korea in April last year of a Haeil-2 test \| Image: KCNA (April 8, 2023) The North Korean military conducted a test of its "Haeil" underwater nuclear drone system in response to joint military drills by the U.S., Japan and South Korea, according to DPRK state media on Friday. "The Underwater Weapon System Institute under the DPRK Academy of Defense Science conducted an important test of its underwater nuclear weapon system 'Haeil-5-23' under development in the East Sea of Korea," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, without specifying when the test took place. The North Korean military conducted a test of its "Haeil" underwater nuclear drone system in response to joint military drills by the U.S., Japan and South Korea, according to DPRK state media on Friday. "The Underwater Weapon System Institute under the DPRK Academy of Defense Science conducted an important test of its underwater nuclear weapon system 'Haeil-5-23' under development in the East Sea of Korea," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, without specifying when the test took place. 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 tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA

Pyongyang says it tested 'Haeil-5-23' in response to trilateral drills involving US, ROK and Japanese warships

Colin Zwirko January 19, 2024

North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA

An image released by North Korea in April last year of a Haeil-2 test | Image: KCNA (April 8, 2023)

The North Korean military conducted a test of its "Haeil" underwater nuclear drone system in response to joint military drills by the U.S., Japan and South Korea, according to DPRK state media on Friday.

"The Underwater Weapon System Institute under the DPRK Academy of Defense Science conducted an important test of its underwater nuclear weapon system 'Haeil-5-23' under development in the East Sea of Korea," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, without specifying when the test took place.