DPRK leader Kim Jong Un issued an order to begin the test-firing and watched the test, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
The underwater ballistic missile was developed "on the personal initiative ... and under meticulous guidance" of the top leader, the KCNA said.
The report did not mention the date of the test.
It said the test fire proved the underwater ballistic missile launched from the submarine has fully met the requirements of latest military science and technology.
Kim lauded the test fire, saying the "successful test fire of ballistic missile from Korean-style attack submarine is an eye-opening success as signal as satellite launch."
He praised it as a wonderful gift presented to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea on Oct. 10.
Acquiring the technology of firing underwater ballistic missile made it possible for the army to possess a world-level strategic weapon capable of attacking in any waters and conducting underwater operations.
Source:Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
9/5/15
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The United States called on North Korea on Saturday to refrain from taking actions that inflame tensions in the region after state media reported Pyongyang test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile...
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"We call on North Korea to refrain from actions that further raise tensions in the region and focus instead on taking concrete steps toward fulfilling its international commitments and obligations," the official said in an email.
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