- Kim Jong Un has seen strategic cruise missiles being tested by South Korea and US forces.
- The missiles successfully struck their intended targets, displaying the ship’s readiness and strike capacity.
- President of the US and South Korea, and Japan PM announced their summit at Camp David.
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has seen strategic cruise missiles being tested as South Korea and the US forces are preparing for invasion rehearsals.
Three days after holding their first standalone trilateral meeting, the presidents of the US, South Korea, and Japan decided to expand cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses to counter North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats. This was followed by the North’s report on missile testing.
Cruise missiles
Kim boarded a patrol ship to examine its arsenal and combat readiness. He then observed the crew practice launching “strategic” cruise missiles, which suggested the weapons had been designed to carry nuclear warheads.
The missiles successfully struck their intended targets, displaying the ship’s readiness and strike capacity. To modernize shipboard and underwater armaments for the North Korean Navy, Kim pledged to intensify efforts to build powerful ships.
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that the North Korean account of their cruise missile testing contained “an exaggeration” and was “not consistent with the facts.”
According to them, South Korea’s military would continue to be fully prepared based on its ability to soundly destroy any prospective provocations from North Korea. In the event of hostilities, analysts claim that North Korea intends to utilize cruise missiles to attack approaching US warships and aircraft carriers.
In response to the 11-day U.S.-South Korean military drill that started on Monday, North Korea is likely to begin weapons tests. More than 100 weapons tests have been conducted by North Korea since the year 2022, some of which involved nuclear-capable missiles intended to attack the American mainland and its allies South Korea and Japan. In response, the United States and South Korea have increased their regular training exercises.
The summit at Camp David was announced by US President Joe Biden, Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea, and Fumio Kishida of Japan. The group will work more closely together to combat North Korean cyber threats and stop it from using the internet to circumvent sanctions.
