North Korea conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapon system in response to the United States, Japan and South Korea's "joint military exercises," state-run media Korean Central News Agency said on Friday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the 10th session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall, in Pyongyang, North Korea, January 15, 2024. (KCNA via REUTERS) (KCNA/via Reuters)MORE: Scott Peterson case taken up by Los Angeles Innocence ProjectAs a countermeasure to the "serious threat," North Korea tested its "Haeil 5-23" system, which has been under development in the waters of the East Sea, according to the KCNA. Last summer, North Korea test-fired a series of intercontinental ballistic missiles that fell into the East Sea, and were deemed a "clear violation" of U.N. Security Council's resolutions. North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapon system: KCNA originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

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