North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions

France 2414 October 2026, 23:12 UTCSouth Korea

North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported Thursday, saying the launches posed no threat to neighbouring countries. The tests follow heightened tensions with South Korea after a September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone injured three South Korean soldiers.

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