North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles and ordered full readiness to use nuclear attack capability, according to state media. The test was meant to warn enemies violating the country’s security and demonstrate readiness of its nuclear operation means. Kim emphasized the importance of the country’s nuclear armed forces in defending national sovereignty and security. The missile launch occurred over the sea west of the Korean peninsula, with South Korea detecting signs of preparations and tracking the cruise missiles. North Korea’s development of strategic cruise missiles has been ongoing in order to deliver nuclear warheads. These types of missiles are not formally banned like ballistic missiles, leading to less international condemnation. The Security Council has imposed sanctions on North Korea for its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons development. This missile test coincided with Kim’s visits to military schools to emphasize loyalty and training for young military officers. Although Kim did not specifically mention any country in his warnings, he has maintained harsh rhetoric towards the United States and South Korea. Despite previous summit meetings between Trump and Kim, tensions remain high between North Korea and its adversaries.
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