North Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead for ballistic missiles

North Korea tested a cluster-bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles on October 31, 2026, according to state media, with South Korea confirming it monitored a launch toward the Yellow Sea. KCNA said the Standard Type 2 warhead could affect an area of 12 to 13 hectares, a performance claim that has not been independently established. The Missile Administration described four warhead categories intended for different operational purposes and target types, without detailing their configurations. Pyongyang said military units would be equipped to select and employ all four types by the end of 2026.