North Korea has fired two strategic cruise missiles from the “8.24 Yongung” submarine in the waters off the east coast of the Korean peninsula. This recent act by North Korea has escalated tensions in the region and violates United Nations resolutions banning the country from developing or testing missile technology.
North Korea’s state news agency KCNA says the cruise missiles successfully hit their targets after traveling 1,500 kilometers, proving the country’s advanced military capabilities. The missiles are believed to be capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
The 8.24 Yongung submarine plays a crucial role in advancing the country’s missile and submarine technology, operational procedures, and training of new submariners as it is the sole experimental ballistic missile submarine in North Korea.
The firing of missiles by North Korea came just as the United States and South Korea prepare to kick off exercise Freedom Shield 2023 on Mar. 13. The exercise is at its largest scale since 2017.
North Korea’s state media condemn the exercise.
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