"North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a long-range strategic cruise missile launching drill, state media KCNA reported on Monday. During Sunday's drill, Kim urged "unlimited and sustained" development of the country's nuclear weapons forces, according to KCNA. He expressed satisfaction as the cruise missiles flew along their preset orbit above the sea west of the Korean Peninsula and accurately hit their targets, KCNA added."
"Kim described regular checks on the reliability and rapid response capabilities of the components of the North's nuclear deterrent as "just a responsible exercise," given that the country "is facing various security threats." He affirmed that Pyongyang would continue devoting all its efforts to developing its nuclear combat force, KCNA reported. The test follows last week's release of new images by North Korea showing significant progress on its first nuclear-powered submarine. State media photos depicted Kim inspecting a nearly completed 8,700-ton hull at a shipyard."
Kim Jong Un oversaw a long-range cruise missile launching drill and called for unlimited and sustained development of the country's nuclear weapons forces. He described checks on reliability and rapid-response capabilities of nuclear deterrent components as a responsible exercise amid security threats and affirmed continued efforts to build a nuclear combat force. The test followed release of images showing progress on a nearly completed 8,700-ton hull for a first nuclear-powered submarine. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will seek China's cooperation on Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions. Japan, South Korea and the United States have conducted expanded joint air drills that Pyongyang says undermine regional stability. US President Donald Trump urged Pyongyang to re-engage with Washington.
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