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  "id": 14547931,
  "title": "North Korea says it test-fired submarine-launched cruise missiles Wednesday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/north-korea-says-it-test-fired-submarine-launched-cruise-missiles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T22:17:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261015/p2g/00m/0in/001000c"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, on Wednesday. According to the New Straits Times, the state news agency KCNA stated the missiles were fired as part of a Navy training exercise intended to examine the current mobilized posture of underwater combat systems. KCNA reported the tests demonstrated the reliability and ability of the country's war deterrents, adding that the launches had no adverse impact on the security of neighboring countries. The Mainichi similarly reported that the test had no adverse impact.\n\nThe reported launches follow weeks of friction regarding a September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone that injured three South Korean soldiers. In the aftermath of that blast, both countries have been testing upgraded missile technology.\n\nSeparately, China and North Korea are scheduled to officially open the New Yalu River Bridge to traffic on Thursday, according to reports from the Qatar Tribune citing China's state-run Xinhua news agency. While China completed its side of the bridge in 2014 to boost trade, North Korea left its portion unfinished for years following strained relations after Beijing supported United Nations sanctions.",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(URGENT) N. Korea says tested 2 submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles Wednesday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/urgent-n-korea-says-tested-2-submarine-launched-strategic-cruise",
        "published": "2026-10-14T21:14:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "N. Korea test-fires two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/n-korea-test-fires-two-types-of-submarine-launched-strategic-cruise",
        "published": "2026-10-14T22:06:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "N. Korea tests 2 types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles: KCNA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/n-korea-tests-2-types-of-submarine-launched-strategic-cruise-missiles-14552481",
        "published": "2026-10-14T22:52:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "North Korea Test-Fires Two Types Of Submarine Strategic Cruise Missiles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/north-korea-test-fires-two-types-of-submarine-strategic-cruise",
        "published": "2026-10-14T23:00:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/north-korea-test-fires-submarine-launched-cruise-missiles-amid-rising",
        "published": "2026-10-14T23:12:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "North Korea says it tested cruise missiles to be launched from sub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/north-korea-says-it-tested-cruise-missiles-to-be-launched-from-sub",
        "published": "2026-10-14T23:37:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "N. Korea Tests 2 Types of Submarine-Launched Strategic Cruise Missiles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/n-korea-tests-2-types-of-submarine-launched-strategic-cruise-missiles-14566776",
        "published": "2026-10-14T23:52:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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