So it was a test that was supposed to be a nuclear deterrent. The two strategic cruise missiles landed in the target area in the Sea of Japan (Korean: Baltic Sea) 1,500 kilometers away, state media reported Monday. The test took place early Sunday morning.
The South Korean military confirmed the weapons test of the largely isolated neighboring country. Initially, however, it spoke of an as yet unknown submarine missile shot down from the east coast of North Korea.
South Korea wants to start new military exercises with the US on Monday. North Korea accuses both countries of preparing an attack with their joint maneuvers. Washington and Seoul dispute this.
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have escalated significantly since last year. Despite the ban by UN decrees, North Korea increased the scope and speed of its ballistic missile tests, which, depending on the design, can also be equipped with a nuclear warhead. It also conducts repeated tests with cruise missiles. The US and South Korea resume full-scale joint military exercises. (sda/dpa)
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