Leader Kim Jong Un personally oversees launch of 'glide vehicle' that hits target 1,000 kilometers away, says state media; US says firing violates 'multiple UN resolutions'

South Korea's presidential national security team holds emergency conference, urges return to talks to resolve tensions; Japan says continued rocket testing 'regrettable'

Military says projectiles hit targets as part of Pyongyang’s efforts to diversify launch options; South Korea reports 1st test of submarine-launched ballistic missile

The launch comes two days after North claims to have tested a newly developed cruise missile, in a sign of pressure on Washington

Pyongyang conducts first major tests in months, firing cruise missiles at targets 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) away in challenge to Biden administration

US asks for meeting of UNSC committee monitoring sanctions against Pyongyang, which'll take place behind closed doors; new weapon’s warhead weight improved to 2.5 tons

But Washington downplays action as 'common' military testing, claims Pyongyang didn't violate Security Council resolutions; launches follow joint US-South Korean military exercises

Launches come 2 days after Pyongyang says Kim Jong Un supervised an artillery drill aimed at testing the combat readiness of units in front-line and eastern areas

Kim Jong Un has threatened to take unspecified action if sanctions are not eased by year's end; speculation has centered on possibility of nuclear warhead test

Pyongyang doesn't specify what was tested but says it will further boost its 'reliable strategic nuclear deterrent'