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Stay informed on the latest developments as North Korea announces the successful testing of a new cruise missile with nuclear capability. Join us for an in-depth look at the strategic implications and the global response.

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00:00 In a recent announcement, North Korea revealed the successful testing of its new-generation
00:08 cruise missile, the Pulvozol-331.
00:12 The official Korean Central News Agency reported on Thursday that the missile is currently
00:17 in the developmental phase, emphasizing its strategic nature and hinting at potential
00:22 plans to equip it with nuclear capabilities.
00:26 North Korea, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency, KCNA, refrained from disclosing
00:32 the number of missiles fired at its recent test.
00:35 KCNA asserted that the test fired had no impact on the security of neighboring countries and
00:41 was unrelated to the original situation.
00:44 South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, JCS, confirmed the launch of several cruise missiles
00:50 from North Korea's western coast.
00:53 The JCS, analyzing the launch after the recent tests on January 19 of a nuclear-capable underwater
01:00 attack drone and the test firing of Pyongyang's first solid-fluid intermediate-range ballistic
01:06 missile, suggested that the latest launch was a test of upgrades to existing missile
01:12 capabilities.
01:13 North Korea's first test of a strategic cruise missile occurred in September 2021.
01:20 Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have heightened as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un advances
01:25 his weapons developmental program, issuing provocative threats of nuclear conflict with
01:31 the United States and its allies in the region.
01:35 North Korea's cruise missiles, characterized by jet propulsion and low-altitude fight,
01:40 pose a heightened challenge for detection and interception compared to ballistic missiles.
01:47 This capability contributes to North Korea's expanding arsenal designed to overwhelm missile
01:52 defense in South Korea and Japan.
01:56 The country asserts that these missiles are nuclear-capable, boasting a range of up to
02:01 2,000 km (1,000 to 42 miles), encompassing US military bases in Japan.
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02:14 (dramatic music)
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