Kim Jong-un Observes Long-Range Strategic Cruise Missile Launch Drill

On the 28th, North Korea conducted a long-range strategic cruise missile launch drill over the western waters of North Korea, with Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, observing the drill.

According to a report by KCNA on the 29th, two missiles flew along predetermined flight paths over the western waters of North Korea, flying for 10,199 seconds and 10,203 seconds respectively before striking their targets.

The report noted that Kim Jong-un evaluated this launch drill by saying that the results clearly demonstrate the absolute reliability and combat capability of North Korea’s strategic counterattack forces.

Kim Jong-un stated that frequently verifying the reliability and rapid response capabilities of North Korea's nuclear deterrent components, as well as continuously displaying their power, is a responsible exercise of the right to self-defense and war deterrence in the current situation of various security threats.

Kim Jong-un confirmed that North Korea will, as always, focus all its efforts on continuously strengthening and developing its national nuclear force.