North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles
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North Korea
East Sea (Sea of Japan)
October 14, 2026
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North Korea test-fired two types of cruise missiles from a submarine on October 14, 2026. The test was described as a navy training exercise to examine underwater combat systems. Tensions remain high following a landmine explosion in the DMZ last month.
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