North Korea says missile launches were nuclear attack simulation on South

Source: BBC

North Korea says missile launches were nuclear attack simulation on South

10 October 2022

By Frances Mao
BBC News

North Korea says its recent barrage of missile launches were a "simulation" of a nuclear attack on the South.

It comes as intelligence suggests North Korea is preparing to hold its first nuclear weapon test in five years.

In recent weeks, Pyongyang has launched seven sets of missiles in response to recent US and South Korea drills.

On Monday, state media published extensive reports claiming the missiles were designed to carry tactical nuclear weapons.

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