Kim Jong-un Oversees North Korea Strategic Cruise Missile Launch 2025 Amid Nuclear Buildup
Kim Jong-un oversaw the North Korea strategic cruise missile launch 2025 in the Yellow Sea. The missiles flew for over 10,000 seconds, signaling a nuclear buildup.
Over 10,000 seconds of flight time. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has escalated year-end military tensions by overseeing the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea. This latest display of force follows his recent inspection of a massive 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine, signaling a rapid diversification of the North's nuclear delivery systems.
Technical Specs of the North Korea Strategic Cruise Missile Launch 2025
According to the KCNA on December 29, 2025, two missiles flew along preset orbits for 10,199 seconds and 10,203 seconds respectively before hitting their targets. While the exact flight distance wasn't disclosed, state media emphasized the "absolute reliability" of the North's strategic counterattack capability.
Expert Hong Min from the Korea Institute for National Unification noted that the missiles likely represent an upgraded version of the Hwasal-1. During the drill, Kim called for the "unlimited and sustained" development of the state's nuclear combat forces to counter emerging security threats.
Recent Military Activity Timeline
Regional Reaction and Security Implications
South Korea's military detected the launch and warned of potential additional tests before the year ends, as the North prepares for a key party congress. The Ministry of National Defense in Seoul denounced the moves as acts that threaten stability on the peninsula.
North Korea should respond to South Korea's efforts to resume dialogue made in good faith and join efforts to maintain a stable situation.
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