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North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions

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State media KCNA reported on October 14, 2026, that North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday. The launches were claimed to pose no threat to neighboring countries, following heightened tensions with South Korea after a September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone injured three South Korean soldiers. The report provides no specific details on missile types, launch locations, or the number of missiles fired, leaving the exact scope of the test campaign uncertain.

Key points

• State media KCNA reported on October 14, 2026, that North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday.
• The launches were claimed to pose no threat to neighboring countries, following heightened tensions with South Korea after a September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone injured three South Korean soldiers.

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The report provides no specific details on missile types, launch locations, or the number of missiles fired, leaving the exact scope of the test campaign uncertain.

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