North Korea conducted another missile test on Tuesday, firing multiple cruise missiles into the waters off its western coast, according to South Korea's military.
This marks the third time in less than a week that Pyongyang has test-launched missiles. The South Korean and U.S. militaries are currently analyzing the launches, but no immediate details have been provided regarding the number of missiles fired, their range, or their launch location.
This recent test follows previous tests on January 24th and January 28th, in which North Korea launched the Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile, designed to be fired from submarines. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that both missiles launched on January 28th flew over the sea off the country's east coast for over two hours before hitting an unspecified island target. The state media outlet had previously stated that the cruise missile has the potential to carry nuclear weapons.
Tensions in the region have been escalating as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues to accelerate his weapons development and make provocative threats towards the United States and its Asian allies. In response, the United States, South Korea, and Japan have been conducting joint military exercises, which Kim strongly condemns.
In recent months, North Korea has conducted several tests of various types of weapons, including ballistic missile systems and an underwater drone. These actions have raised concerns and further heightened tensions in the region.
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According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into the waters off its western coast on Tuesday. The South Korean and U.S. militaries are currently analyzing the launches. No immediate details were provided regarding the number of missiles fired, their range, or their launch location.
The recent test follows previous tests on January 24th and January 28th, in which North Korea launched the Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that both missiles launched on January 28th flew over the sea off the country's east coast for over two hours before hitting an unspecified island target. The state media outlet had previously stated that the cruise missile has the potential to carry nuclear weapons.
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