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North Korea announced that it test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea on the 14th. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on the 15th that "the General Missile Bureau test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea of Korea on the 14th." / Yonhap

North Korea announced that it test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles (SLCM) in the East Sea.

On the 15th, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, "The General Missile Bureau test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea of Korea the previous day."

The news agency reported, "General Kim Jong Sik, member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and First Vice Department Director of the WPK Central Committee, General Jang Chang Ha, director of the General Missile Bureau, and naval underwater weapon systems engineers observed the test-fire." It added, "The test-fire contributed to inspecting the routine mobilization posture of underwater combat systems and honing the Navy's capability to execute strategic missions."

It further noted that it "contributed to demonstrating the high reliability, credibility, and capability of the DPRK's war deterrence means."

In addition, it stated, "The test-fire did not have any negative impact on the security of neighboring countries."

                                                                                                              Lee Han-sol