N. Korea Tests Missiles as US Reportedly Moves Arms to Mideast

A test-firing of the cruise missiles from a naval ship in North Korea on March 10 in a photo provided by the North Korean government. — A test-firing of the cruise missiles from a naval ship in North Korea on March 10 in a photo provided by the North Korean government.Source: Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP Photo

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By Soo-hyang Choi

March 11, 2026 at 1:47 AM UTC

North Korea test-fired cruise missiles from its latest warship, the second time in a week it has launched its new sea-to-surface weapons system as reports grow that the US is shifting air defense assets out of South Korea to help it fight Iran.

Kim Jong Un oversaw the test on TV, accompanied by his daughter, Ju Ae, on Tuesday, a photo released by state media showed.