“To continuously enhance the combat readiness of the nuclear armed forces, to be fully prepared for their use, and thereby to eternally safeguard the sovereignty and security of the state with a reliable nuclear shield — this is the responsible mission and duty of the nuclear armed forces of the Republic,” — emphasized the leader of North Korea.
Kim Jong Un, pleased with the drills, added that the potential use of North Korea's nuclear forces and the demonstration of their power serve as a serious factor in deterring war.
According to reports, strategic cruise missiles flew 1,587 km along an elliptical flight trajectory in 7,961 and 7,973 seconds respectively and hit their targets accurately.
In early February, Kim Jong Un sharply condemned the military cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea, stating that their joint actions provoke an escalation of tensions in the region. In response, he promised to take countermeasures, including further development of nuclear capabilities.
Earlier, “Kursiv” reported that in January, North Korea launched an “unknown projectile” into the Sea of Japan.