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North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache'
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- North Korea successfully tested a new weapon showcasing "ultra-modern defence technology," with the launch overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, who praised advancements in the country's war readiness.
- The test, conducted by North Korea's Missile Administration, demonstrated significant progress in the armed forces' combat capabilities, though the specific type of weapon was not disclosed by state media.
- Photographs indicated the tested projectile might be an upgraded variant of the Hwasongpho-11-ma-1 short-range ballistic missile equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle, enhancing its ability to evade missile defenses.
- Hypersonic missiles, capable of maneuvering and potentially launching partially into orbit, are part of North Korea's efforts to advance its nuclear capabilities.
- The test occurred amid heightened tensions following US-South Korea military drills, while South Korea, Japan, and the US recently agreed to coordinate efforts for peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula.
