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The tests showcase North Korea’s war deterrent capabilities in the region, KCNA says. North Korea has test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the sea off its east coast, state media KCNA reports. The test-fire on Wednesday aimed to examine the reliability of war deterrents and improve the navy’s skill in performing strategic missions, the outlet said. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reportslist 2 of 3North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sealist 3 of 3South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWsend of listOne of the missiles fired was a Pulhwasal-3-31, the same type of strategic cruise missile North Korea said it test-fired from land last week, according to KCNA. Senior military officers observed the tests conducted at sea off the country’s east coast. KCNA added that the tests had no adverse impact on the security of neighbouring countries. North Korea is not yet believed to have launched a modern missile submarine in full operation.