Power ShiftThursday, April 9, 2026

North Korea Tests Ballistic Missiles Armed with Cluster-Bomb Warheads Over Three Days

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•North Korea's state media reported that three days of weapons tests starting Monday included ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads.
•The testing also demonstrated anti-aircraft weapons, purported electromagnetic systems, and carbon-fiber bombs, all part of an expanding arsenal targeting South Korea.
•South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back announced plans to cut front-line troops from 22,000 to 6,000, raising separate domestic concerns about military readiness.
•The cluster-bomb warhead represents a newly disclosed capability in North Korea's missile program.

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