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‘Tactical Nuclear Attack’ Exercise Conducted By North Korea

Long-range cruise missiles used

State media said on Sunday that two long-range cruise missiles were used in a mock “tactical nuclear attack” rehearsal that took place in North Korea on Saturday while leader Kim Jong Un toured armaments and shipbuilding industries.

The exercise was conducted early on Saturday as Pyongyang reiterated its commitment to boost military deterrence against Washington and Seoul. Pyongyang wanted to “warn enemies” that the country would be ready in the event of nuclear war.

Two cruise missiles launched

The two cruise missiles were launched towards the peninsula’s West Sea and travelled 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) at a predetermined height of 150 metres while carrying simulated nuclear bombs.
According to a different statement, Kim went to the Pukjung Machine Complex, which makes marine engines, and a significant munitions plant to emphasise the value of bolstering Pyongyang’s naval forces.

“He affirmed that a future plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the WPK (Worker’s Party of Korea) would set forth an important modernization of the complex and the development direction of the shipbuilding industry,” according to a Source

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The day of his visit was not mentioned in the announcement.

The most recent missile launch occurred just after Ulchi Freedom Shield, the joint annual summertime exercises between South Korea and the US that included air drills with B-1B bombers, ended on Thursday following an 11-day run.

Increased military deterrent

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North Korea has increased its military deterrent against the United States and South Korea and has criticised their summit agreement last month on enhancing military cooperation.
On August 21, Kim went to a military fleet stationed on the East Coast to watch a test of strategic cruise missiles on a warship. Kim emphasised that the ship will preserve its ability to strike in wartime conditions.

Srushti Sharma

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