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Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile tests on North Korea's newest 5,000-tonne destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer before its official commissioning, according to state media.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer before its official commissioning, according to state media. The naval destroyer was reportedly used for the test-launches, which are seen as a significant development in North Korea's military capabilities. Details about the destroyer and its specifications were not provided. This marks a notable milestone in North Korea's efforts to modernize its military capabilities.

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