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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful long-range cruise missile test, emphasizing the country's military progress amid preparations for a key party congress in 2026, and reaffirming its focus on nuclear deterrence and military development.
North Korea claims to have developed a new system for controlling a rocket launcher, indicating advancements in their military technology.
North Korea announced the testing of cruise missiles with "super-large" warheads and a new type of anti-aircraft missile, marking the country's fourth round of missile launches in 2024. The tests are part of North Korea's military development activities and are seen as an effort to emphasize the potential for arming these missiles with nuclear warheads. Analysts believe that North Korea's focus on strengthening its naval forces and advancing its missile technology is aimed at countering perceived threats from the United States, South Korea, and Japan. There are concerns that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may escalate pressure against his rivals, potentially leading to limited military provocations.
North Korea conducted two test launches of its new nuclear-capable cruise missile within a week, with the latest test overseen by dictator Kim Jong Un. The missiles flew over the country's east coast before hitting an unspecified island target, marking a strategic success in the modernization of the navy. Tensions in the region have escalated as North Korea accelerates its weapons development, prompting combined military exercises by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan. Additionally, North Korea has been accused of providing weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine, a claim denied by both Pyongyang and Moscow.
South Korea has salvaged part of a rocket used in North Korea's failed attempt to launch its first military satellite last month. The rocket crashed into the sea during the flight. The South Korean military is continuing its search for additional objects from what the North has claimed was a space launch vehicle. North Korea has been rapidly modernising its military arsenal, with leader Kim Jong Un promising to put its first spy satellite into orbit as part of his military development programme.