The country's fifth missile test since September
North Korea has confirmed the launch of a missile from a submarine.
It is the country's fifth weapons test since September.
Officials in Pyongyang say they are aiming to boost the North Korean military's underwater capabilities.
They hope it will put pressure on the US and South Korea, to abandon international sanctions and military drills.
North Korea confirms 'successful' submarine-launched missile test https://t.co/ofUnsK6hgC
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 19, 2021

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