North Korea test-fires new 'long-range cruise missile': KCNA

'Successful’ Saturday and Sunday test launches observed by high-level officials

Last updated: September 13, 2021 | 03:17

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The Academy of National Defence Science conducts long-range cruise missile tests in North Korea, as pictured in this combination of undated photos supplied by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 13, 2021.

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Seoul: North Korea has test-fired what it called a new type of “long-range cruise missile” over the weekend, the country’s state Korean Central News Agency reported early Monday, calling the trials a success.

The test launches, which took place on both Saturday and Sunday, were observed by high-level officials, KCNA said, adding that the tests had been carried out “successfully”.

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