PYONGYANG, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday test-fired two kinds of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the country's eastern waters, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Thursday.

The report said the test event was aimed at examining the current mobilized posture of the underwater combat systems and improving the navy's capabilities of performing its strategic missions, while showcasing the high reliability and ability of the country's war deterrents.