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North Korea Launches Long-Range Cruise Missiles

Published December 29, 2025, 09:00
North Korea Launches Long-Range Cruise Missiles

North Korea conducted launches of two long-range cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea, as reported by state media. The exercise, overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, aimed to assess the capability to retaliate against a potential attack and verify the reliability of missile units. Kim Jong Un emphasized the need for “unlimited and continuous development” of the country’s nuclear forces. The test comes weeks after a previous ballistic missile test and amid heightened tensions in the region. North Korea has intensified its missile tests in recent years, seeking to improve its capabilities and defy the United States and South Korea.