North Korea has successfully tested a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, according to state media sources.
The missile reportedly flew 932 miles at 12 times the speed of sound and reached an altitude of nearly 62 miles. The weapon was launched from the outskirts of the country’s capital, Pyongyang, before ultimately hitting a target off North Korea’s east coast.
North Korea says the ballistic missile “will reliably contain any rivals in the Pacific region,” per the BBC.
The test comes just days after the hermit kingdom’s leader, Kim Jong Un, vowed to crack down on America’s Western policies. Kim criticized what he sees as an anti-communist movement led by Washington. Kim has also been increasingly critical of America’s alliances with South Korea and Japan, both enemies of North Korea.
For its part, South Korea responded to the recent test, saying it “strongly condemns” what it views as a “clear act of provocation.” […]
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