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North Korea tests new hypersonic missile to deter Pacific rivals

rawstory.com — January 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM UTC

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un announced the successful test of a new hypersonic missile, claiming it will deter rivals in the Pacific. This test coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to South Korea. The missile reportedly flew 1,500 kilometers at speeds of 12 times the speed of sound. Kim emphasized that this development is for self-defense and aims to enhance North Korea's military capabilities. The launch is seen as a message to the incoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump. Analysts noted concerns over the advanced technology used, which is typically accessible only to a few nations.

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