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North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions

This photo provided on Oct. 15, 2026, by the North Korean government shows an underwater-launched missile test in the country's eastern waters on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
This photo provided on Oct. 15, 2026, by the North Korean government shows an underwater-launched missile test in the country's eastern waters on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. KCNA via KNS via AP

North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported Thursday, saying the launches posed no threat to neighbouring countries. The tests follow heightened tensions with South Korea after a September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone injured three South Korean soldiers.

North Korea has test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA said Thursday.

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