"The training launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile was aimed at confirming the maneuverability and reliability of our nuclear deterrent," the statement reads.
It is specified that the rocket rose to a maximum altitude of 6 thousand km, flew about 1 thousand km and landed in the waters of the Sea of Japan.
The DPRK stressed that the exercises did not have a negative impact on the security of neighboring countries.
Earlier, the Yonhap agency, citing the South Korean military, reported on the launch of a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan from the DPRK.
Subsequently, the military clarified that a short-range ballistic missile was fired from the area of the Tongchangni test site.