North Korean leader supervises new missile tests

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North Korean leader supervises new missile tests

Ashraf Zaeem North Korea Strategic cruise missiles flew for approximately 7,900 seconds, or more than two hours, while anti-warship missiles flew for approximately 2,000 seconds (33 minutes).

Hit targets with extreme precision

The missiles flew "Along the specified flight orbits over the West Sea to Korea (North Korean designation for the Yellow Sea) and hit the targets with extreme accuracy" According to the agency.
The tests were conducted from aboard the destroyer "Choi Hyun"It is one of two 5,000-ton destroyers in North Korea’s arsenal, which were launched last year as part of Kim’s effort to enhance the country’s naval capabilities.

A photo published by the news agency shows a missile in its initial flight phase after being launched from the warship, with orange flames rising from its tail, while another shows Kim watching the launch from a distance surrounded by naval officials.

Strengthening nuclear deterrence

The agency stated that Kim also received a briefing Tuesday on the planning of weapons systems for two other destroyers under construction "Reach an important conclusion".
Kim continued "He expressed great satisfaction with the fact that the readiness of the North Korean army for strategic action has been enhanced"Noting that Kim reiterated that strengthening North Korea’s nuclear deterrence is the highest priority task.