North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of an upgraded hypersonic missile on Sunday, according to state media reports. The weapon is described as an 'incurable headache' for adversaries and was tested in the presence of his daughter, Kim Ju Ae.
Key Takeaways
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of an upgraded hypersonic missile on Sunday. The weapon is described as an 'incurable headache' for adversaries and was tested in the presence of his daughter, Kim Ju Ae. Analysts suggest it may be a short-range ballistic missile with a retrofitted hypersonic glide vehicle. This test comes amid rising tensions between North and South Korea.
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| Missile Test Details | Broad Agreement | Kim Jong Un oversaw a hypersonic missile test on Sunday. | |
| Weapon Description | Broad Agreement | 'incurable headache' for adversaries, possibly an upgraded short-range ballistic missile with a hyp… | |
| Kim Jong Un's Remarks | Broad Agreement | 'irresistible force' that would be an 'incurable headache' for North Korea's adversaries. |
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Missile Test Details
Broad AgreementKim Jong Un oversaw a hypersonic missile test on Sunday.
Weapon Description
Broad Agreement'incurable headache' for adversaries, possibly an upgraded short-range ballistic missile with a hypersonic glide vehicle.
Kim Jong Un's Remarks
Broad Agreement'irresistible force' that would be an 'incurable headache' for North Korea's adversaries.
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The type of weapon tested was not specified, but photographs released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) showed a label reading 'Hwasongpho-11Ma-1 flight trajectory,' suggesting it might be an upgraded version of an existing short-range ballistic missile with a hypersonic glide vehicle. Analysts suggest that the test was of an upgraded version of an existing North Korean short-range ballistic missile that adds a retrofitted hypersonic glide vehicle.
South Korea's military detected two short-range missiles fired three hours apart from the eastern coastal Wonsan area on Sunday, with flights of about 450km and 600km toward the sea. Japan's military reported that the missiles landed in waters outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. The test launch is seen as a blow to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who plans to improve relations with Pyongyang at the U.N. General Assembly this week.
North Korea has tested various hypersonic weapons systems since 2021 as part of Kim Jong Un's efforts to upgrade the country's nuclear capabilities. The test comes amid rising tensions between North and South Korea, which have remained technically at war since fighting in the Korean War ended in 1953 with a ceasefire agreement rather than a full peace deal.
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