Why North Korea tested new cruise missiles days after a military parade



News Why North Korea tested new cruise missiles days after a military parade Tests may have aimed at boosting morale and building up capabilities, rather than sending message to US, experts say Chaewon Chung \| Jeongmin Kim September 13, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA \| Pak Jong Chon, seen here participating in a military parade in January, reportedly oversaw North Korean cruise missile tests over the weekend North Korea’s reported long-range cruise missile tests over the weekend sought to boost domestic morale but have potentially larger implications for its ongoing weapons development and geopolitical considerations, experts told NK News on Monday. North Korea’s state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Monday that missiles tested on Sept. 11 and 12 flew 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) for over two hours. The report said the projectiles were a “strategic weapon” developed over the past two years. North Korea’s reported long-range cruise missile tests over the weekend sought to boost domestic morale but have potentially larger implications for its ongoing weapons development and geopolitical considerations, experts told NK News on Monday. North Korea’s state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Monday that missiles tested on Sept. 11 and 12 flew 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) for over two hours. The report said the projectiles were a “strategic weapon” developed over the past two years. 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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Why North Korea tested new cruise missiles days after a military parade

Tests may have aimed at boosting morale and building up capabilities, rather than sending message to US, experts say

Chaewon Chung | Jeongmin Kim September 13, 2021

Why North Korea tested new cruise missiles days after a military parade

KCNA | Pak Jong Chon, seen here participating in a military parade in January, reportedly oversaw North Korean cruise missile tests over the weekend

North Korea’s reported long-range cruise missile tests over the weekend sought to boost domestic morale but have potentially larger implications for its ongoing weapons development and geopolitical considerations, experts told NK News on Monday.

North Korea’s state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Monday that missiles tested on Sept. 11 and 12 flew 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) for over two hours. The report said the projectiles were a “strategic weapon” developed over the past two years.

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