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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Hyung-Jin Kim

EXPLAINED: North korea says it tested long range cruise missiles bf6c3196 2e04 420e 9752 f9196e2e00e0 | Vintage Vibes

North Korea said on Monday it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence, days after it showed apparent progress in the construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine.

The missile launches occurred off the country’s west coast on Sunday in the presence of leader Kim Jong Un, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.

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