N. Korea's Kim oversees hypersonic missile launch, calls for bolstering war deterrent
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen the launch of an intermediate-range strategic missile and called for continued efforts to bolster the "fatality" of the country's offensive weapons, state media reported Sunday. North Korea conducted a firing drill of the missile toward the East Sea at dawn on Saturday as part of efforts to train missile troops operating the "hypersonic strategic…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un witnessed the launch of a hypersonic strategic missile and urged ongoing efforts to enhance the destructive power of the nation's offensive weapons, according to state media. On Saturday, North Korea conducted a drill, firing the missile towards the East Sea as part of training for missile troops operating the hypersonic system.
Kim emphasized the importance of demonstrating the military's counterattack capabilities through constant mobilization, stating that the country must continuously and repeatedly prove the reliability and effectiveness of its strategic offensive means. He added that this missile launch serves as a form of deterrent, aimed at accelerating the development of North Korea's nuclear war deterrent.
Photos released by state media depicted Kim overseeing the launch alongside his daughter, Ju-ae, and his wife, Ri Sol-ju.
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