North Korea test-fired two submarine-launched cruise missiles off its east coast to improve naval strategic capabilities.
North Korea recently fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine. The military conducted these tests off the country's east coast.
Also, state media confirmed the launch. The tests aimed to check the reliability of the nation's military weapons.
Next, officials identified one weapon as a Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile. The country previously tested this same missile model from land last week.
Meanwhile, senior military leaders watched the event. They stated the tests did not threaten the security of neighboring nations.
However, North Korea lacks a fully operational modern missile submarine. Developing this fleet remains a top goal for leader Kim Jong Un.
Furthermore, Kim previously inspected a large nuclear-powered submarine under construction. He often criticizes military agreements between the United States and South Korea.
After that, the country increased its pace of weapons testing. Pyongyang recently fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea.
Still, North Korea also tested a hypersonic missile earlier this month. This weapon design aims to bypass standard missile defense systems.
As a result, tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang remain high. South Korea also recently tested its own hypersonic weapon system.
Finally, relations worsened after a landmine blast in the DMZ. Seoul blamed North Korean forces for planting the dangerous devices.
Now, Pyongyang continues to fortify the border area. These actions follow a policy to cut ties with South Korea permanently.