View of what state media KCNA reported was a test-firing of the weapons system of the new “Choe Hyon-class” warship, in this picture released on April 30, 2025, by the Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS<\/p>\n
North Korea Tests Cruise and Anti-Ship Missiles from Destroyer<\/p>\n
SEOUL, April 14 (Reuters)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0North Korea conducted another test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Leader Kim Jong Un observed the test alongside senior defense officials and naval commanders, the report\u00a0said.<\/p>\n
Two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles were fired to check the warship\u2019s integrated weapons command system, train crews in missile-launch procedures and verify the accuracy and anti-jamming performance of upgraded navigation systems, KCNA said.<\/p>\n
The cruise missiles flew for about 7,869 to 7,920 seconds and the anti-warship missiles for about 1,960 to 1,973 seconds over waters off the country\u2019s western coast, striking their targets with what the report\u00a0described as ultra-precision accuracy.<\/p>\n
KCNA said Kim was briefed the same day on weapons system plans for two additional destroyers under construction.<\/p>\n
Kim said strengthening what he called the country\u2019s nuclear war deterrent remained a top priority, and called for improving strategic and tactical strike capabilities and rapid-response readiness, the report\u00a0said.<\/p>\n
Pyongyang\u00a0first test-fired\u00a0weapons on the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class warship in April 2025, and Kim personally\u00a0oversaw\u00a0a missile test from the ship last March.<\/p>\n