Missiles are taking off on the Korean Peninsula: New exercise from North Korea
Quick Look
North Korea announced that it tested a newly designed advanced air defense missile system and conducted an exercise to hit a virtual airport with a long-range strategic cruise missile.
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Why It Matters
North Korea has recently increased its missile tests and military exercises.
In the report of the North Korean Central News Agency, it was stated that North Korea test-fired a newly designed advanced air defense missile system yesterday.
It was stated that the test firing was carried out to verify the technical features, reliability, target recognition and tracking capabilities of the system.
DRILL TO HIT A VIRTUAL AIRPORT
The news also stated that a drill to hit a virtual airport with a long-range strategic cruise missile was also carried out yesterday.
The South Korean army announced that North Korea launched many missiles towards the East Sea early yesterday.
North Korea tested a cluster bomb designed to be mounted on tactical ballistic missiles on Saturday.
Open Questions
- What is the range of the tested air defense system?
- What precautions will South Korea take against these tests?




