North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile test
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Summary
North Korean state media KCNA reported that leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the launch of an intermediate-range strategic missile using a hypersonic weapons system. The report described the test as part of efforts to strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent. The launch follows earlier reports from South Korea's military and Japan detecting a missile fired toward the east coast, and comes amid heightened tensions between the two Koreas.
Center
- North Korea says Kim oversaw hypersonic missile drillReuters · Oct 3, 6:13 PM
- N. Korea’s Kim Oversaw Hypersonic Missile Drill, KCNA SaysBloomberg · Oct 3, 7:37 PM
Right-leaning
- Kim Oversees North Korea Hypersonic Missile TestNewsmax · Oct 3, 6:19 PM