North Korea reports drill Hypersonic missile hits sea

Oct 3

Citing North Korean state media, Oman TV reports a strategic missile drill overseen by Kim Jong Un. The reported intermediate-range hypersonic missile hit a maritime target approximately 1,000 kilometres away. The account includes background about a separate earlier incident involving South Korean soldiers and landmines near the demilitarised zone. The launch performance and Kim's oversight remain claims attributed to North Korean state media.

North Korean state media reports an intermediate-range strategic hypersonic missile drill overseen by Kim Jong Un, with the missile hitting a maritime target about 1,000 kilometres away. The performance, oversight and stated training purpose remain attributed to state media. The separate earlier landmine incident included as background is not treated as part of this launch.