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Detailed explanation-1: -South Korea’s military described the missile as a short-range, submarine-launched ballistic missile and said the launch was made from waters near the eastern port of Sinpo, where North Korea has a major shipyard building submarines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amid an unprecedented flurry of missile tests this year, North Korea test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) in May from near Sinpo, where North Korea keeps submarines as well as equipment for test-firing SLBMs.

Detailed explanation-3: -North Korea launched a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Saturday. It is the first ICBM test conducted by the country in 2023.

Detailed explanation-4: -SEOUL, Feb 18 (Reuters)-North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off Japan’s west coast on Saturday after warning of a strong response to upcoming military drills by South Korea and the United States.

Detailed explanation-5: -North Korea operates a significant number of mini submarines (SSM), referred to as the Yugo-and Yono-class. Estimates vary, but nearly 20 may be in service. The KPN began building Yugo-class submarines based on Yugoslavian designs in the 1960s. The Yugo-class submarine is 21 meters long and has a 3.1-meter-wide beam.