North Korea Tests New Sea-To-Surface Missiles

North Korea tests cruise missile system, vows 'toughest' response to US-South Korea military drills

North Korea conducted its third known weapons test this year on Sunday, testing a cruise missile system and warning of a "toughest" response to the US-South Korean military drills it views as provocations targeting the North. Despite US President Donald Trump expressing intentions to engage with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s actions suggest it will continue its confrontational stance.

The test involved sea-to-surface strategic cruise guided missiles, observed by Kim Jong Un. The term "strategic" suggests the missiles could be nuclear-capable. North Korea claimed the missiles successfully hit their targets after traveling 1,500 kilometers in elliptical flight patterns, though this could not be independently verified.

North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) cited Kim, emphasizing that the country's military capabilities are becoming more advanced, and the country will continue efforts to ensure stability with a more powerful military deterrent.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launch of several cruise missiles into its western waters, and reiterated its readiness to respond strongly to any provocations, in coordination with its military alliance with the US.

In a statement, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry criticized the US for its "serious military provocations," referring to ongoing military exercises with South Korea. The ministry insisted that North Korea must counter the US with the "toughest" measures to defend its sovereignty and security.

North Korea views US-South Korea military exercises as rehearsals for invasion, despite Washington and Seoul's insistence that the drills are defensive. The US and South Korea have scaled up their military training in response to North Korea's advancing nuclear weapons program.

With Trump’s second term now underway, speculation about renewed diplomacy between the US and North Korea grows. Trump has previously met Kim three times, though talks broke down in 2019 over disputes regarding sanctions. Trump has expressed willingness to reach out to Kim again, but concerns exist in South Korea about the potential scaling back of military drills or a shift in US policy away from pursuing North Korea’s complete denuclearization.

In a statement last week, Trump referred to North Korea as a "nuclear power," fueling further concerns about the direction of US policy on North Korea’s nuclear weapons. The cruise missile tests mark the first known weapons launch by North Korea since Trump's inauguration.

North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, vows tough stance on U.S.

North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile test on Saturday, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch, according to state media KCNA. The test involved underwater-to-surface strategic cruise missiles, which traveled 1,500 kilometers before hitting their targets after flying for 7,507 to 7,511 seconds. This test is described as a test-fire of an "important weapon system."

In a separate statement, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry vowed the "toughest counteraction" against the United States, blaming the growing tensions on the joint military drills and military alliance between South Korea and the US. The Ministry stated that the US's refusal to acknowledge North Korea's sovereignty was a key factor in escalating tensions.

The statement coincided with comments from US President Donald Trump, who said he planned to reach out to Kim Jong Un again, after establishing a working relationship with the North Korean leader during his first term. Kim was quoted as saying that North Korea’s military deterrence capabilities are being "perfected more thoroughly," and he affirmed that the country will continue strengthening its military to ensure long-lasting peace and stability.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that North Korea launched multiple cruise missiles from inland areas toward waters off the west coast at around 4 p.m. (0700 GMT) on Saturday. The missile test is part of North Korea's ongoing efforts to bolster its national defense in response to changing regional security dynamics.

Earlier this month, North Korean state media reported a successful test of a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile (IRBM), underscoring the continued development of North Korea's weapons systems.

North Korea tests sea-to-surface cruise missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a strategic missile test on Saturday, stating that the country's "war deterrence means" are being "perfected more thoroughly." The missiles hit their targets after traveling along 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) in elliptical and figure-eight orbits, according to state media KCNA. The report emphasized that there was "no negative impact on the security of neighboring countries," though the test's location was not disclosed.

This marks the first weapons test by North Korea since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday. Prior to his inauguration, North Korea had launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. Trump, who held multiple meetings with Kim during his first term, expressed intentions to reach out to Kim again, referring to the North Korean leader as a "smart guy."

The two Koreas have been technically at war since the 1950-1953 conflict ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty. Tensions remain high, with North Korea recently launching numerous ballistic missiles in defiance of U.N. sanctions. On Sunday, North Korea's Foreign Ministry condemned the joint military drills between the U.S. and South Korea, calling them a serious provocation.

The statement from the North Korean ministry stressed that North Korea must respond with the "toughest counteraction" against the U.S. as long as Washington continues to disregard North Korea’s sovereignty and security interests. North Korea has long viewed such military exercises as rehearsals for invasion.

In addition to missile tests, U.S. and South Korean intelligence suggests that North Korea began sending thousands of troops to fight in Ukraine from October, suffering numerous casualties. However, both North Korea and Russia have yet to officially confirm North Korean forces' involvement in the conflict.
 

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