North Korea Says Test Shows Progress Toward Hypersonic Missile
- Kim Jong Un is developing new, quick-strike nuclear weapons
- Leader appears more interested in arsenal than talks
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North Korea said it test-fired a “hypersonic” missile on Wednesday for the second time in about four months, as it continues to develop nuclear-capable weapons designed to evade interception by the U.S. and its allies.
According to the account provided by North Korea’s official media, the latest test showed marked improvements from its last attempt to fire a hypersonic missile in September, which resulted in a short flight and questions about deployment of the glider. The Korean Central News Agency said Thursday the latest missile “precisely hit” a target 700 kilometers (435 miles) away and “clearly demonstrated the control and stability of the hypersonic gliding warhead.”