North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles

Summary

North Korea tested cruise missiles designed to be launched from a submarine, according to the reports. The Japan Times says state media described two types of missiles, while Al Jazeera says state media reported two missiles; France 24 and SCMP frame the tests amid rising tensions, with SCMP specifically citing tensions with Seoul.

Timeline

1. france24.com

   14 Oct 2026, 23:12 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports North Korea test-fired submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions.

2. dw.com

   14 Oct 2026, 23:37 UTCSource ↗

   DW reports North Korea said it tested cruise missiles to be launched from a submarine.

3. japantimes.co.jp

   15 Oct 2026, 02:55 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that state media said North Korea tested two types of submarine-launched cruise missiles.

4. aljazeera.com

   15 Oct 2026, 03:23 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that state media said North Korea tested two submarine-launched missiles.

5. scmp.com

   15 Oct 2026, 03:38 UTCSource ↗

   SCMP reports North Korea tested submarine-launched cruise missiles, heightening tensions with Seoul.