North Korea claims successful hypersonic missile test amid skepticism from South Korea

North Korea has claimed a successful test of a new hypersonic missile, stating it flew 930 miles at 12 times the speed of sound. The missile landed in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. South Korea's military doubts North Korea's claims, suggesting the missile's actual range is around 1,100 kilometers and that it did not achieve a second peak. This test follows a previous hypersonic missile test in April 2024. The launch occurred during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul, where he condemned the missile test as a violation of UN resolutions. He also highlighted growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.