North Korea Accelerates Missile and Submarine Development Under Kim Jong Un

TL;DR
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful long-range cruise missile test, emphasizing the country's military progress amid preparations for a key party congress in 2026, and reaffirming its focus on nuclear deterrence and military development.
- North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launching drill Reuters
- North Korea’s Kim Tests Long-Range Cruise Missiles Over West Sea Bloomberg.com
- Nuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea NPR
- North Korea releases images of what it claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine - Boston News, Weather, Sports WHDH
- Kim Jong-un orders North Korea to boost missile production in 2026 Euronews.com
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