North Korea Tests First Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles in Nearly 3 Years

North Korea conducted its first public submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) test in nearly three years, firing two missiles into the Sea of Japan. State media described the test as examining underwater combat systems and showcasing the Navy's strategic missions, with 'strategic' implying nuclear capability. This marks a resumption of SLCM testing after a hiatus, signaling continued advancement of North Korea's second-strike capabilities.