Kim Jong Un's Weapon Spree: Missiles, Nuclear Sub, S-400 Air Defense

• North Korea tested long-range strategic cruise missiles, affirming nuclear strength and retaliatory readiness.
• Kim Jong Un inspected nuclear submarine construction and tested S-400 equivalent air defense (Pyongae-6).
• These actions precede the 2026 Workers' Party Congress and signal military direction amid rising tensions.
• North Korea views the US-South Korea nuclear submarine deal and US submarine presence as provocations.
• The US also deployed M270A2 rocket artillery in South Korea, further escalating regional tensions.

Why It Matters: Kim Jong Un escalates military displays with missiles, nuclear subs, and advanced air defense amid rising tensions.