North Korean state media reported that leader Kim Jong Un observed the launch of a cruise missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead from Pyongyang's new warship. The test marks a further step in the regime's push to field a nuclear-capable navy.
North Korean state media reported Monday morning that leader Kim Jong Un observed the launch of a cruise missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead from Pyongyang's new warship. The report did not specify the vessel's name, class, or the missile's designation, nor did it provide a date or location for the test.
As The Zioneer has reported, Kim has been pushing to build a nuclear-capable navy. In late June, he unveiled plans for 10,000-ton warships and a nuclear navy. The regime has also recently tested upgraded artillery and missile systems, and ordered a 2.5-fold increase in missile production. The new cruise missile test from a warship appears to be the first publicly reported launch from a naval platform, marking a potential step toward fielding a sea-based nuclear deterrent.
The report comes from North Korean state media and has not been independently verified. No imagery or technical details of the missile or the warship were released.
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