North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles and ordered full readiness to use nuclear attack capability in order to defend the country. The test was meant to warn enemies violating the security environment and demonstrate readiness of nuclear operation means. Kim emphasized the importance of maintaining a reliable nuclear shield for national sovereignty and security. The missile launch took place off the west coast of the Korean peninsula.
South Korea’s military detected signs of missile launch preparations and tracked the cruise missiles launched by North Korea. The development of strategic cruise missiles by North Korea aims to deliver nuclear warheads, though they do not receive as much condemnation as ballistic missiles since they are not formally banned under U.N. Security Council resolutions.
The missile test occurred during a week in which Kim visited military schools to emphasize loyalty and the importance of ideological and tactical training for young military officers. Kim has maintained harsh rhetoric against the United States and South Korea despite previous summit meetings with President Donald Trump. Trump had expressed intentions to reach out to Kim, but tensions between North Korea and its neighbors persist.
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