North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a "strategic cruise missile" test on Wednesday in order to show off the military's "readiness" to launch a nuclear attack, according to state media on Friday.
The Rodong Sinmun reported that the Missile Administration launched two cruise missiles, each flying in "elliptical" routes covering around 986 miles (1,587 km) over 132 minutes.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a "strategic cruise missile" test on Wednesday in order to show off the military's "readiness" to launch a nuclear attack, according to state media on Friday.
The Rodong Sinmun reported that the Missile Administration launched two cruise missiles, each flying in "elliptical" routes covering around 986 miles (1,587 km) over 132 minutes.
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.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
