N Korea at crossroads

North Korea hones cruise missile tech with 4 tests in 2 weeks

Low-flying rockets emerge as new focus in buildup against U.S. and South Korea

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North Korea test-launched a new cruise missile on Jan. 24. (KCNA via Kyodo)

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA, Nikkei staff writer
February 8, 2024 07:49 JST

SEOUL -- With four missile tests in two weeks, North Korea is accelerating its push for more precise cruise missiles with an eye on South Korean and U.S. military targets.

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