North Korean Defense Minister Ri Yong-gil declared that within hours Pyongyang will begin a nuclear missile exercise in maritime areas near the country, according to a state announcement. The drill is expected to include missile launches and wide military activity as part of the strategic forces' readiness.
North Korea's Defense Minister Ri Yong-gil announced on Wednesday morning that the country will begin a nuclear missile exercise in maritime areas near its territory within hours, according to a state broadcast. The drill is expected to involve missile launches and wide military activity as part of the strategic forces' readiness posture. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions, though no specifics on the exact location or duration of the exercise were provided. As The Zioneer has previously reported, North Korea has consistently advanced its nuclear capabilities under Kim Jong Un, with recent production surges and deepening ties with Russia and China. The bulletin draws on a single state-media source; no independent confirmation of the drill has yet emerged.
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