North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile test overseen by Kim Jong Un, with the missiles traveling 1,500 kilometers before hitting their targets. The North Korean foreign ministry warned of “toughest counteraction” against the U.S. due to joint drills with South Korea. President Trump expressed willingness to reach out to Kim again, while North Korea continues to strengthen its military capabilities. The missile test was part of efforts to build national defense capabilities in response to changing regional safety circumstances. This test follows a recent successful test of an intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile by North Korea. Kim Jong Un is quoted as vowing to defend peace and stability based on a more powerful military. The DPRK remains committed to its mission of defending its sovereignty and developing its war deterrence means. The test was conducted from inland areas toward waters off the west coast, aiming to strengthen defense against potential enemies. North Korea’s actions continue to raise tensions in the region as it seeks to assert its military capabilities and deter potential threats.
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