# North Korea tests two types of submarine-launched missiles, KCNA reports

https://mins.news/en/item/100771

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-15 03:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/north-korea-tests-two-submarine-launched-missiles-state-media-reports?traffic_source=rss

> North Korea test-fired two types of strategic cruise missiles from the sea off its east coast, KCNA reported. The tests were intended to assess the reliability of its war deterrent and improve the navy’s ability to carry out strategic missions; one missile was a Pulhwasal-3-31.

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