North Korea has fired several cruise missiles, including the Pulhwasal-3-31, over waters near its major shipyard in Sinpo, according to South Korea’s military. The launches come after recent missile tests, including the country’s first solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s focus on expanding the missile arsenal raises tensions with the US, South Korea, and Japan, prompting increased military exercises in response. While cruise missile activities aren’t directly banned under UN sanctions, experts note the potential threat they pose to regional stability.