Coverage dated April 13, 2026

North Korean leader oversees missile tests from naval destroyer

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed more missile tests from his new warship to boost the navy’s operational abilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons.

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  1. New York Post

    North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer (opens New York Post)

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    Leader Kim Jong Un observed the test alongside senior defense officials and naval commanders, the report said.

  2. Fox News

    Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches from prized new North Korean warship (opens Fox News)

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    Kim Jong Un observed missile launches from North Korea's new destroyer Choe Hyon, state media claimed, with cruise missiles flying over two hours before hitting targets.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    North Korean leader oversees missile tests from naval destroyer (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed more missile tests from his new warship to boost the navy’s operational abilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons.

  4. UPI

    Kim Jong Un oversees cruise, anti-ship missile tests from warship (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles from a 5,000-ton naval destroyer, state media reported Tuesday

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