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North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles

North Korea conducted tests of two types of strategic submarine-launched cruise missiles, according to KCNA. These tests follow a mine explosion injuring South Korean soldiers, escalating regional tensions.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
October 16, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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North Korea tested two types of strategic submarine-launched cruise missiles on Wednesday, the official KCNA news agency reported on Thursday.

According to KCNA, these launches do not pose a threat to neighboring countries. The tests come amid heightened tensions with South Korea, notably following a mine explosion on September 21 in the demilitarized zone that injured three South Korean soldiers.

Sources

  • France 24 (EN) — North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions (2026-10-14)

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