N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles after SK's hypersonic weapon test
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, in an apparent show of force against the South's recent successful test-fire of a hypersonic missile. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the launch at about 9:20 a.m. from the Pyongyang area and that at least one of the missiles flew more than 900 kilometers. "Initial…
On Monday, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the East Sea, according to South Korea's military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported detecting the launch around 9:20 a.m. from the Pyongyang area, with at least one missile traveling over 900 kilometers. North Korea's military move was interpreted as a response to South Korea's successful test-fire of a hypersonic missile on Thursday, as well as a demonstration of the regime's advancements under its five-year defense plan.
JCS spokesperson Jang Do-young commented on the launch during a press briefing, stating that the military requires additional analysis to determine the exact specifications of the missile. South Korea conducted its initial test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) on Thursday, aiming to assert its military capabilities following a mine blast incident on the North Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone.
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