# North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Missiles

> North Korea launches two types of submarine missiles, testing strategic capabilities near South Korea.
- Title: North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Missiles · France24
- Summary: North Korea launches two types of submarine missiles, testing strategic capabilities near South Korea. North Korea test-fired submarine-launched cruise…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20261014-north-korea-test-fires-submarine-launched-cruise-missiles
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## North Korea test-fires missiles
North Korea launched two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles into the East Sea without harming neighboring countries.
## Missiles fired into East Sea
The missiles were launched Wednesday into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, without adverse impact on neighboring security.
## Border mine explosion aftermath
Three South Korean soldiers were injured in a September 21 border mine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone.
## Missile launch angles
Vertical launches extend range while angled launches evade missile defense systems.
## Key takeaway

North Korea test-fired submarine-launched cruise missiles into the East Sea without harming neighbors, showing improved underwater missile systems.