The report noted that the tests included launches of strategic cruise missiles, tests of deck gun mounts, automatic cannons, and electronic warfare systems.

The trials were conducted to assess the power and operability of the ship’s several weapons systems under combat conditions.

Before the tests, Kim listened to a briefing from the weapons systems review team on the phased plans for assessing the ship’s combat capabilities.

The tests assessed the destroyer’s target reaching, information processing, and integrated fire system.

Kim emphasized that this stage is a crucial test of the reliability of the destroyer’s anti-ship, anti-submarine, anti-aircraft, and strategic strike systems.

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