Trending Now - North Korea Conducts New Missile Tests, Showcasing Advanced Warheads and Technology.

WHO:

AP News - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

AP News - South Korea’s military and Joint Chiefs of Staff

AP News - U.S. President Donald Trump

WHAT:

ABC News World - North Korea conducted missile tests involving multiple weapons systems.

AP News - North Korea tested a nuclear-capable cruise missile intended for deployment with front-line units facing South Korea.

AP News - The missile launched by North Korea flew about 80 kilometers (50 miles).

AP News - Kim supervised tests that included ballistic missiles with new warheads for battlefield nuclear use, nuclear-capable cruise missiles guided by artificial intelligence, and 240-millimeter rocket artillery with “ultra-precision” navigation systems.

AP News - Kim expressed satisfaction with the performance of cruise missile systems.

WHERE:

AP News - North Korea, specifically near the border with South Korea.

AP News - South Korea’s western waters.

WHY:

AP News - Kim is expanding North Korea’s military capabilities and modernizing its nuclear and missile arsenal.

AP News - Kim declared South Korea as North Korea’s “most hostile enemy” and aims to strengthen frontline units along the border.

HOW:

AP News - The missile tests involved advanced technology, including artificial intelligence for cruise missiles and precision navigation for artillery.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 18:04 UTC)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a series of missile tests that included a nuclear-capable cruise missile and ballistic missiles with new warheads, all aimed at enhancing North Korea's military capabilities. The tests, which took place near the border with South Korea, featured advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence for cruise missiles and ultra-precision navigation systems for artillery, with Kim expressing satisfaction with their performance. In a statement, Kim declared South Korea as North Korea's "most hostile enemy," emphasizing his commitment to strengthening frontline units along the border.