South Korea says North Korea has fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests
North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles into the sea, marking its fifth test of such weapons since January. The South Korean and US militaries are analyzing the launches detected in waters northeast of Wonsan. Experts believe North Korea is increasing pressure on its rivals in an election year, with a long-term focus on forcing Washington to accept the North as a nuclear power and extract security and economic concessions.
North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles into the sea, marking its fifth test of such weapons since January. The South Korean and US militaries are analyzing the launches detected in waters northeast of Wonsan. Experts believe North Korea is increasing pressure on its rivals in an election year, with a long-term focus on forcing Washington to accept the North as a nuclear power and extract security and economic concessions.
