"North Korea Conducts First Test of Nuclear-Capable Cruise Missile"

North Korea conducted its first flight test of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile, the Pulhwasal-3-31, as part of its efforts to expand military capabilities amid escalating tensions with South Korea and the United States. The missile, still in development, is said to eventually carry nuclear weapons. The test comes amidst a deepening rift with South Korea and the U.S., with North Korea also firing several cruise missiles into its western coast. Analysts suggest that these displays of new weapons systems may indicate a problem within North Korea, possibly related to shortages in its personal inventory due to alleged arms shipments to Russia.