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North Korea conducted a test of a cluster-bomb warhead intended for use on tactical ballistic missiles, according to reports. The test occurred on Saturday as tensions with South Korea have escalated recently. The warhead, which can release dozens to hundreds of smaller explosive submunitions, is capable of impacting an area of 12 to 13 hectares with its highest-density power, as confirmed by research institutes affiliated with North Korea's Missile Administration.

The director of the Missile Administration explained that the warheads are categorized into four types, and all will be made available for use based on operational objectives and target characteristics this year. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not attend the test, but his daughter Ju Ae did. The test, conducted near Chonju in North Korea, is being closely observed by South Korea and the United States, who have been sharing information about relevant activities.

The missile test follows a series of other weapon trials, including drones, precision-guided torpedoes, and an intermediate-range hypersonic missile. Recent border incidents between the two countries have heightened tensions, with North Korea accusing South Korea of portraying its construction work as a military incursion. Diplomatic efforts to achieve North Korea's complete denuclearization have continued, with top diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan holding trilateral talks in Atlanta.