North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a ​long-range strategic cruise missile launching drill on ‌Sunday (December 28, 2025), state media KCNA said on ​Monday (December 29, 2025). Mr. Kim expressed satisfaction as the cruise missiles flew along their ​orbit set above the ⁠sea west of the Korean Peninsula and hit their target, KCNA said. Mr. Kim affirmed that North Korea ‍would keep devoting all its efforts to developing its nuclear combat force, KCNA said. Sunday’s launch follows KCNA’s report last week that Kim observed construction of a nuclear-powered submarine with his daughter, a possible successor, and oversaw the test-firing of long-range surface-to-air missiles. Mr. Kim also attended the opening ⁠ceremony of a paper mill on Sunday, KCNA said.

Source: The Hindu December 29, 2025 04:52 UTC