[Breaking News 2] This Time, Launch of Multiple Cruise Missiles Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warheads

North Korea fired cruise missiles into the West Sea on the 22nd. This missile launch came three days after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea on the 19th.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated on the 22nd, "Our military detected several cruise missiles launched into the West Sea from around 4 a.m. today," adding, "The detailed specifications are being analyzed precisely by South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities."

On March 22, North Korea previously launched two strategic cruise missiles of the 'Hwasal-1' type and two of the 'Hwasal-2' type in the Hamhung area of South Hamgyong Province. The 'Hwasal-1' and 'Hwasal-2' are known to be capable of carrying North Korea's tactical nuclear warhead, the 'Hwasan-31.'