Pyongyang - North Korea conducted a successful test of its underwater nuclear attack drone, called "Haeil-2," from April 4 to April 7, as reported by the state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Saturday, April 8. The test was carried out from Kajin Port in Kumya County, South Hamgyong Province, and the drone traveled a simulated underwater distance of 1000 km in elliptical and "8" patterns in the East Sea of Korea for 71 hours and 6 minutes.

According to KCNA, the "Haeil-2" arrived in the waters off Ryongdae Port, Tanchon City, South Hamgyong Province on April 7, which was the location of the simulated target. The test warhead accurately detonated underwater at the site.

The KCNA report stated that the "Haeil-2" is an advantageous and prospective military potential of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) armed forces, which is essential for containing all evolving military actions of enemies, removing threats, and defending the country.

The recent test of the "Haeil-2" is North Korea's latest move to ramp up its military activities amid deteriorating relations with the US and South Korea. The US and South Korean forces have conducted their biggest war games in five years on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, and North Korea has been testing various missiles at the same time, including an intercontinental ballistic missile last week and smaller-range missiles.

This is not the first time North Korea has tested an underwater nuclear attack drone. Earlier in March, it had tested an underwater nuclear attack drone, "Unmanned Underwater Nuclear Attack Craft 'Haeil,'" which was able to unleash a "radioactive tsunami," as reported by CNN. The test was carried out from March 21 to 23, and the KCNA report confirmed the successful test of the drone.

In conclusion, North Korea's recent test of the "Haeil-2" underwater nuclear attack drone is a concerning development in the country's military activities. It highlights the country's intention to continue developing advanced weapons technology, which raises global security concerns.