North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles and ordered full readiness to use nuclear attack capability, according to state media. The test was meant to warn enemies and demonstrate readiness of the country’s various nuclear operation means. Kim emphasized the importance of defending national sovereignty and security through the reliable nuclear shield. The missile launch was conducted over the sea off the west coast of the Korean peninsula.
South Korea’s military detected signs of missile launch preparations and tracked several cruise missiles after they were launched. North Korea has been developing strategic cruise missiles over several years to deliver nuclear warheads. These missiles do not cause as much alarm as ballistic missiles as they are not banned under U.N. Security Council resolutions. The Security Council has banned North Korea from ballistic missile and nuclear weapons development and has imposed sanctions for violations.
Kim made visits to military schools in the same week as the missile test, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and training for young military officers. Although Kim did not mention any specific countries, he has maintained harsh rhetoric against the United States and South Korea. Despite this, President Donald Trump expressed interest in reaching out to Kim, as the two leaders have held summit meetings in the past.
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