North Korea conducted a simulated 'tactical nuclear attack' drill on Saturday that included two long-range cruise missiles, state media reported on Sunday, as leader Kim Jong Un inspected shipbuilding and munitions factories.
Pyongyang again vowed to bolster its military deterrence against Washington and Seoul. - Reuters
The KCNA news agency said the drill was carried out early on Saturday to"warn enemies" that the country would be prepared in case of nuclear war as Pyongyang again vowed to bolster military deterrence against Washington and Seoul. A separate statement said Kim visited Pukjung Machine Complex, which produces marine engines, and a major munitions factory to stress the importance of strengthening Pyongyang's naval forces.
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