North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

North Korea launched two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles Sunday in an operational test of its destroyer Choe Hyon, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Tuesday.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea announced on Friday its plans to deploy new long-range artillery systems this year capable of targeting South Korea's capital region, alongside the commissioning ...

If you're asked to list the most powerful navies on the planet, one country that probably doesn't spring to mind is North Korea. Although North Korea has one of the largest land armies in the world, ...

Two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles were fired April 12, 2026, as part of Choe Hyon’s operational efficiency tests, state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.

In this photo provided on May 8, 2026, by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits a major munitions factory at an undisclosed location, North Korea Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday it will deploy new long-range artillery systems this year that are capable of striking South Korea’s capital region and will commission its first naval ...