May 03, 2024
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North Korea conducts third cruise missile test in last week: ROK military

Spree of cruise missile tests from both coasts highlights development of nuclear capabilities targeting South Korea

Last updated on Jan. 31 at 6:32 a.m. KST with North Korean statement on cruise missile launch.

North Korea conducted its third cruise missile test of the last week on Tuesday morning, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), a day after state media reported on leader Kim Jong Un's inspection of the nuclear-capable weapon system.

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