North Korea has conducted its first test launch of a new type of strategic ballistic missile called “Pulhwasar-3-31,” according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), citing the country’s Missile Development Bureau.
The bureau emphasized that the launch had no impact on the security of neighboring countries.
The article notes that the new missile is still in the development stage, and the tests were conducted as part of North Korea’s continuous process of upgrading its weapons systems.
The publication states that the launch is unrelated to the regional situation.
No further information has been provided at this time.
Previously, North Korea had launched several ballistic missiles towards the Yellow Sea. Authorities in Seoul stated that the incident is being analyzed by South Korean and U.S. intelligence agencies.
It was previously reported that the United States and South Korea were practicing a preemptive nuclear strike against North Korea.
