North Korea Test Launches Anti-ship, Cruise Missiles from First-in-class Destroyer

North Korea launched anti-ship and cruise missiles over the weekend from first-in-class destroyer Choe Hyon (51) with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the trials, state media reported Tuesday. Two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles were fired Sunday as part of Choe Hyon’s operational efficiency tests, state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. North Korea uses the term “strategic” on its missile systems to indicate nuclear warhead capability. The test was conducted to inspect the launch control system of the ship’s integrated weapon command system, familiarizing sailors with missile firing action and confirming the accuracy and