South Korea’s military reported that a suspected hypersonic missile launched by North Korea exploded mid-flight on Wednesday. The launch, aimed towards the North’s eastern waters, ended in failure near Wonsan city, scattering debris up to 250 kilometers away. The missile, suspected to be solid-fueled, emitted excessive smoke due to a possible engine issue, potentially aimed at enhancing hypersonic capabilities. In response, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan condemned the launch as a violation of U.N. resolutions, affirming strong defense commitments.
North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile Test Fails Amid Regional Tensions
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