North Korea stages ‘tactical nuclear attack’ drill

As leader Kim Jong Un toured weapons and shipbuilding factories on Saturday, the country conducted a mock “tactical nuclear attack” rehearsal that included two long-range cruise missiles, according to official media on Sunday.

North Korea nuclear attack’ drill: According to the KCNA news agency, North Korea conducted the early-morning Saturday rehearsal to “warn enemies” that the nation would be ready in the event of a nuclear war, as Pyongyang once again vowed to strengthen military deterrence against Washington and Seoul.

They launched the two cruise missiles towards the peninsula’s West Sea, and the missiles traveled 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) at a predetermined altitude of 150 meters while carrying simulated nuclear warheads.

According to a different statement, Kim went to the Pukjung Machine Complex, which makes marine engines, and a significant munitions factory 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 KCNA statement.

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

The most recent missile launch occurred shortly 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.

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.

According to a KCNA statement from August 21, Kim recently 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.