North Korea Says It Tested A Nuclear-Capable Underwater Attack Drone

North Korean state media published these images of the "underwater nuclear system" when the drones were revealed last April

BBC: N Korea conducts 'underwater nuclear weapons system' test - state media

North Korea says it has carried out a test of its "underwater nuclear weapons system" in response to drills by the US, South Korea and Japan this week.

The underwater drone, which supposedly can carry a nuclear weapon, was tested off the east coast, state media said.

There is no other evidence of the tests being conducted and Seoul had earlier said the North's descriptions of the drones' capability were exaggerated.

South Korea called the reported tests a "provocation". It "threatens peace on [the] Korean Peninsula and the world," the South Korea's defence ministry said, adding:

"If North Korea directly provokes us, we will respond in an overwhelming manner following the principle of immediate, strong, and terminal action."

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North Korea Says It Tested A Nuclear-Capable Underwater Attack Drone

North Korea says it tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone in response to rivals’ naval drills -- AP

North Korea says it has tested another underwater nuclear drone -- Washington Post

North Korea claims it tested 'underwater nuclear weapon system' -- France 24

North Korea says it has tested an underwater nuclear attack drone -- PA Media

North Korea claims it tested nuclear-capable underwater drone capable of destroying naval vessels and ports -- FOX News

North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapon system: KCNA -- ABC News

North Korea claims to test underwater nuclear-capable drone after US, South Korea and Japan show off naval might -- CNN

North Korea says it tested underwater nuclear attack drone -- The Hill