'A plan for self-defence': North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new hypersonic missile will deter rivals
Tuesday, 7 January 2025 () North Korea tested a new hypersonic missile system aimed at deterring Pacific rivals, said leader Kim Jong Un. The missile flew 1,500 km at 12 times the speed of sound. This coincided with US envoy Antony Blinken's visit to the region. The test highlights North Korea's military advancements amid increasing concerns over its cooperation with Russia.
North Korea has conducted a ballistic missile test coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to South Korea for high-level diplomatic talks. The missile, believed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), traveled over 1,100 kilometers before landing in the sea. South...
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un said it tested a new hypersonic missile this week aimed at deterring the country's Pacific rivals, state media reported Tuesday. VIDEOGRAPHIC
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