The North's state news agency also confirmed it fired cruise missiles during the weapon test and firing drill that took place from Tuesday to Thursday.
During the drill, the North Korean drone cruised underwater for over 59 hours and detonated in waters off its east coast on Thursday, the KCNA said. It did not elaborate on the drone's nuclear capabilities.
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North Korea tested a nuclear-capable robotic sub, which can cause a ‘super-powerful radioactive tsunami’ when exploding, North Korea’s state-run Voice of Korea radio said on Friday.
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According to the report, the drone travelled to the testing range off the South Hamgyong Province on North Korea’s eastern coast. The submersible stayed under water for 59 hours, constantly changing its direction and maneuvering at the depth of 80-150 meters. On the afternoon of March 23, it reached its destination in the bay of Hongwon, which imitated a notional enemy’s port, and its test charge was detonated remotely under water.
The development of the submersible has been under way in North Korea since 2012.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the trials. According to the report, he "warned the United States and South Korea about the need to stop reckless drills near North Korea."