In recent years, North Korea has not only tested ballistic missiles, but also cruise missiles on several occasions. Statements indicate that they are to be equipped with nuclear weapons.
North Korea has fired multiple military guided missiles for the third time in a week, according to the South Korean military. After launch, the cruise missiles flew towards the sea between the Korean peninsula and China, the General Staff in Seoul said. Further data would be evaluated together with the US military reconnaissance authorities. North Korea’s activities are being closely monitored, it said.
According to North Korea, it recently tested a new strategic cruise missile to expand the country’s nuclear power. On Sunday, two cruise missiles of the newly developed “Pulhwasal-3-31” type, which can be fired from a submarine, were launched towards the Sea of Japan (Korean: East Sea). North Korea had already tested the same type last Wednesday.
In recent years, North Korea has not only tested ballistic missiles but also cruise missiles on several occasions, which it described as strategic. The name suggests that they are to be equipped with nuclear weapons.
The one-party state ruled by leader Kim Jong Un is subject to international sanctions because of its nuclear weapons and missile programs. In contrast to ballistic missiles, which depending on the design can also be equipped with a nuclear warhead, tests of cruise missiles are not directly affected by the UN ban decisions against the country. Unlike ballistic missiles, guided missiles have their own permanent propulsion.
Source: Stern
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