South Korea tests first domestically developed hypersonic weapon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 14:48 · Archive

South Korea has test-flown its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, according to the South Korean presidency. The test comes days after North Korea announced the AI-assisted launch of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile.

Tensions between the Koreas have escalated following land mine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea has denied responsibility for the incident.

How it is being reported

• South Korea test-fires its first homegrown hypersonic weapon: presidencyThe test comes just days after Pyongyang announced the AI-assisted launch of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile.The Japan Times · 8 Oct, 13:54
• South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weaponThe test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.NPR · 8 Oct, 13:01

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