North Korea claims to test underwater nuclear attack drone “Haeil-2”

In yet another show of power against the US and South Korea, North Korea carried out an underwater nuclear attack drone “Haeil-2” test between April 4 to 7.

In yet another show of power against the United States and South Korea, North Korea carried out an underwater nuclear attack drone “Haeil-2” test between April 4 and April 7, reported state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Saturday. The underwater nuclear attack drone “Haeil-2” test was carried out in Kajin Port, Kumya Country, South Hamgyong Province on April 4, per the Korean media agency.

In the test that concluded on April 7, North Korea’s drone covered an underwater distance of 1000 km (621.37 miles) in 71 hours and 6 minutes. “A national defence science research institute in the DPRK carried out a test of an underwater strategic weapon system from April 4 to 7,” the Korean Central News Agency said.