North Korea tests hypersonic missile aimed at Pacific targets

North Korea announced it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile aimed at targets in the Pacific. The missile reportedly flew 932 miles, reaching speeds of up to 12 times the speed of sound, according to state media. This test follows a previous hypersonic missile launch in April and is part of North Korea's efforts to enhance its nuclear capabilities. South Korea's military expressed skepticism about North Korea's claims regarding the missile's performance. The launch coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to South Korea, where he condemned the missile test as a violation of U.N. resolutions. Concerns remain about North Korea's military cooperation with Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.