PADASURI 6

North Korean President Kim Jong-un oversees test of new surface-to-sea missiles

North Korean President Kim Jong-un oversaw the test firing of a new surface-to-sea missile and ordered heightened defense near the western maritime border. The missile, Padasuri-6, was launched the day after South Korea reported multiple North Korean cruise missile launches. This marked North Korea's fifth cruise missile test this year. Kim also ordered a stronger defense posture in waters near South Korean border islands, criticizing South Korea for defending the maritime border, which North Korea does not recognize.