It was the latest in a streak of weapons demonstrations by North Korea amid increasing tensions with the United States, South Korea and Japan. North Korea’s official newspaper Rodong Sinmun published photos of what appeared to be at least two missiles fired separately. North Korea in past years has fired missiles both from developmental, missile-firing submarines and underwater test platforms built on barges. In recent years, North Korea has tested a variety of missiles designed to be fired from submarines as it pursues the ability to conduct nuclear strikes from underwater. North Korea has an estimated 70 to 90 diesel-powered submarines in one of the world’s largest submarine fleets.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 29, 2024 05:55 UTC