Conflict · Pyongyang, North Korea · November 1, 2026

North Korea tests cluster warheads, denounces drills

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 1, 12:12 AM ET

Pyongyang fired cluster-bomb warheads it says can cover 12 to 13 hectares. It denounced US-South Korea drills and vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent.

Why it matters

New weapons tests raise tension on the Korean peninsula.

Background

The Koreas remain technically at war.

The story so far

1. Nov 1North Korea tests cluster warheads, denounces drills
2. Nov 4North Korea tests air defense missile and cruise missile
3. Nov 8North Korea's weapons tests top 20 launches in 2026

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Sources

• Japan Times ↗Nov 1, 12:12 AM ET
• Yonhap ↗Nov 1, 6:08 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 1, 11:12 AM ET

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