Coverage dated October 9, 2022

North Korea says recent missile tests were "tactical nuclear" drills overseen by Kim Jong Un

Headline from CBS News

State-run media said Kim observed his army in drills to "check and assess the war deterrent and nuclear counterattack capability."

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Reports & sources

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France 24
North Korea’s Kim oversaw recent ‘tactical nuclear’ drills, state media says (opens France 24)
Published Oct 9, 2022
France 24's feed description
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided recent exercises by nuclear tactical operation units in response to large-scale navy drills by South Korean and U.S. forces, which have escalated regional tensions,…
CBS News
North Korea says recent missile tests were "tactical nuclear" drills overseen by Kim Jong Un (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 9, 2022
CBS News's feed description
State-run media said Kim observed his army in drills to "check and assess the war deterrent and nuclear counterattack capability."
Digital Journal
N.Korea says recent tests were 'tactical nuclear' drills, overseen by Kim (opens Digital Journal)
Published Oct 9, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
North Korea's recent missile tests were "tactical nuclear" drills personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Monday, adding the launches