North Korea conducts test of strategic cruise missile
Kim Jong Un (photo: Getty Images)
On Saturday, January 25, North Korea conducted a test launch of a strategic cruise missile. The launch took place from the sea, submerged underwater, reports the Central News Agency of Korea (KCNA).
The test took place as part of the national defense plan aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of strategic deterrence against potential adversaries.
The missiles flew along oval and eight-shaped trajectories for 1,500 km over 7.507 to 7.511 seconds, ultimately hitting their target. It is claimed that the test did not negatively affect the safety of neighboring countries.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the launch, accompanied by Kim Jong Sik, a member of the Central Military Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and Chang Chong Ha, the head of the Missile Development Bureau.
"We will continue to responsibly carry out our important mission to protect lasting peace and stability," said the leader of North Korea.
On January 6, North Korea conducted a test of a new medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile. This was the first missile launch since November 5 and coincided with the visit to South Korea by then US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is now former Secretary of State.
