North Korea has said it conducted its first test of a new-generation cruise missile, as it continues to expand its military capabilities.
The official Korean Central News Agency reported on Thursday that the Pulhwasal-3-31 missile was still in its development phase and described the missile as “strategic”, implying an intent to arm it with nuclear weapons.
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North Korea said it tested its new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, confirming what the South Korean military said the day before.
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The test was also part of the process of updating the country’s weapon system, the report said citing The Missile Administration.