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SECURITY & DEFENSE • NORTH KOREA

North Korea says it tested cluster-bomb warheads

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North Korea said it tested cluster-bomb warheads, claiming they could affect a target area of 12 to 13 hectares. The supplied report does not independently verify the claimed capability or provide further details about the test.

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North Korean weapons development bears on regional security and U.S. interests in Northeast Asia. The article does not report a direct threat to U.S. forces or territory.