North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine on Sunday, state news agency KCNA said on Monday just as U.S.-South Korea military drills were due to begin. | Reuters
A general view as North Korea fired two missiles from a submarine striking an underwater target, according to state media, at an undisclosed location in North Korea March 12, 2023 in this photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency .
SEOUL – North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine on Sunday, state news agency KCNA said on Monday just as U.S.-South Korea military drills were due to begin.KCNA said the launch confirmed the reliability of the system and tested the underwater offensive operations of submarine units that form part of North Korea’s nuclear deterrent.South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the military was on high alert and the country’s intelligence agency was working with its U.S.
On Monday, South Korean and American troops were scheduled to begin 11 days of joint drills, dubbed “Freedom Shield 23.”
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
North Korea decides on war deterrence measures, KCNA saysNorth Korea decided to take important, practical war deterrence measures at a meeting of the ruling party’s military commission presided over by leader Kim Jong Un, state news agency KCNA said on Sunday. | Reuters
Read more »
North Korea adopts war deterrence measures —state mediaNorth Korea has decided to take "important practical" war deterrence measures, state media reported Sunday, a day before Seoul and Washington begin their largest joint military drills in five years.
Read more »
Record-breaking Queensland flood peak predicted for Sunday–forecasterSYDNEY -- A record-breaking flood in Australia&039;s Queensland state was forecast to peak on Sunday, after almost 100 residents of an outback town were moved to higher ground. The flood,
Read more »
Christendom marks Third Sunday of Lent on March 12Christendom will mark the Third Sunday of Lent on March 12.
Read more »
Champagne carpet and crisis team ready for Oscars celebration on SundayHollywood stars will walk a champagne-colored carpet at the Oscars on Sunday when organizers aim to keep the spotlight on “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and other nominated films that brought crowds back to cinemas. | Reuters
Read more »
Bomb attack kills guard, wounds journalists in Afghan northMAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan -- A bomb blast in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Saturday killed a security guard and wounded a group of journalists, as well as several children, police and a witness said.
Read more »