SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea on Friday confirmed it had tested a new guided missile as President Joe Biden warned of consequences if Pyongyang escalates tensions amid stalled nuclear negotiations. According to South Korean officials, North Korea fired two other missiles on Sunday but they were likely cruise missiles, which are not banned. Some experts say North Korea aimed to apply pressure on the Biden administration to boost its leverage in future talks. South Korean observers said the weapon is likely an upgraded North Korean version of the Russian-made Iskander, a short-range nuclear-capable missile designed to fly at a low altitude and make in-flight guidance adjustments. They said it has a better chance of evading missile defense systems in South Korea.

Source: Manila Times March 26, 2021 01:41 UTC