North Korea said it successfully tested “a new cutting-edge weapons system” involving hypersonic projectiles on Wednesday as part of a defense program to enhance strategic deterrence against enemies.<\/p>\n
Two hypersonic projectiles were launched from a region near the capital, Pyongyang, and hit a target inland in the country’s northeast, state news agency KCNA reported on Thursday.<\/p>\n
KCNA did not mention that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was present for the test. North Korea has been developing hypersonic missiles that are designed to maneuver and evade a target’s missile defenses.<\/p>\n
South Korea’s military on Thursday said North Korea fired what appear to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles, a week before a key Asia-Pacific leaders’ meeting in South Korea and US President Donald Trump’s expected visit.<\/p>\n
Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.<\/p>\n
US Forces Korea said it was “fully aware” of North Korea’s missile launches.<\/p>\n
“The United States condemns these unlawful and destabilizing actions,” US Forces Korea said in a statement, calling on North Korea to refrain from further actions that would violate international sanctions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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