North Korea resumes submarine-launched cruise missile tests after 3-year gap
North Korea launched two types of cruise missiles from the submarine 'Hero Kim Kun Ok' in the presence of Kim Jong Un, marking the first such test in nearly three years. The test signals a potential escalation in North Korea's naval deterrence posture and a direct message to the United States, though the operational significance of the submarine remains uncertain.
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North Korea Resumes SLCM Tests, Escalates Hypersonic Missile Development
North Korea has resumed submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) tests after a three-year hiatus, with state media claiming successful launches of two strategic types from the 'Hero Kim Kun Ok' submarine. Concurrently, both North and South Korea have conducted hypersonic missile tests, indicating an accelerating regional arms race. The operational status and specific capabilities of these systems remain uncertain.