Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new surface-to-sea missiles on Wednesday as part of efforts to strengthen North Korea’s navy and fend off “invasion” from South Korean forces. 

The “Padasuri-6” missiles flew for about 23 minutes before hitting a target in the East Sea (Sea of Japan), the party-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported Thursday.

Kim reportedly expressed satisfaction with the performance and emphasized the need to strengthen the DPRK’s capabilities and readiness near the maritime border with South Korea, in particular the areas around Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong islands.

State media’s report about the new Padasuri missiles comes after the