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North Korea New Weapons System

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the weapon’s development would strengthen the country’s war readiness and give its enemies an “incurable headache,” the North’s official Korean Central News Agency said.

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South Korea’s military detected North Korea firing two short-range missiles three hours apart from the eastern coastal Wonsan area Sunday.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 22 Sepwording from The Independent

The launches extended a recent run in military displays, including live-fire exercises and the commissioning of a new warship, as Kim continues to flaunt his growing nuclear program despite U.S. calls to revive diplomacy.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 22 Sepwording from The Independent

Among the weapons North Korea has tested in recent years are various missile systems fitted with purported hypersonic weapons, which are designed to travel at more than five times the speed of sound.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 22 Sepwording from The Independent

Their speed and maneuverability are intended to help them evade regional missile defenses, but some experts have questioned whether they have consistently reached the speeds claimed by the North during tests.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 22 Sepwording from The Independent

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The Independent22 Sep

North Korea announced on Tuesday that it had conducted missile tests involving a new weapon system, described by leader Kim Jong Un as "hypersonic" with strategic importance for national defense. The launches were observed from the eastern coastal city of Wonsan and involved two missiles traveling approximately 280 to 370 miles before landing in waters beyond Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This test is part of a…

North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic →
New York Post22 Sep

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced the successful testing of new weapons systems, claiming they would pose an “incurable headache” for his adversaries but without specifying what the weapons are. On Sunday, South Korea detected two short-range missiles fired from Wonsan, traveling approximately 280 and 370 miles respectively before landing in waters outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This comes amid a…

North Korea touts new weapons system it says will give foes ‘incurable headache’ →
Toronto Star22 Sep

North Korea conducted missile tests on Sunday from the eastern coastal city of Wonsan, involving a new weapons system described as hypersonic by leader Kim Jong Un. The missiles flew approximately 280 to 370 miles before landing in waters outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, according to South and Japanese military reports. North Korean state media showed missile launches from trucks with what appeared to be…

North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic →
Euronews22 Sep

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a test of an unspecified “new-type weapon” on Sunday, according to state media. This development came two days after North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles, which South Korea and Japan condemned as threats to regional security. KCNA reported that Kim praised the new weapon test as a demonstration of advanced defense technology, warning it would cause adversaries…

North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch sparks anger →

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North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic Toronto Star

North Korea touts new weapons system it says will give foes ‘incurable headache’ New York Post

North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic The Independent

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  1. 22 Sep

    South Korea’s military detected North Korea firing two short-range missiles three hours apart from the eastern coastal Wonsan area Sunday.

    3 outlets · The Independent

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  • 22 Sep North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch sparks angerNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a test of an unspecified “new-type weapon” on Sunday, according to state media. This development came two days after North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles, which South Korea and Japan condemned as threats to regional security. KCNA reported that Kim praised the new weapon test as a demonstration of advanced defense technology, warning it would cause adversaries…Euronews
  • 22 Sep North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonicNorth Korea conducted missile tests on Sunday from the eastern coastal city of Wonsan, involving a new weapons system described as hypersonic by leader Kim Jong Un. The missiles flew approximately 280 to 370 miles before landing in waters outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, according to South and Japanese military reports. North Korean state media showed missile launches from trucks with what appeared to be…Toronto Star
  • 22 Sep North Korea touts new weapons system it says will give foes ‘incurable headache’North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced the successful testing of new weapons systems, claiming they would pose an “incurable headache” for his adversaries but without specifying what the weapons are. On Sunday, South Korea detected two short-range missiles fired from Wonsan, traveling approximately 280 and 370 miles respectively before landing in waters outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This comes amid a…New York Post
  • 22 Sep North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonicNorth Korea announced on Tuesday that it had conducted missile tests involving a new weapon system, described by leader Kim Jong Un as "hypersonic" with strategic importance for national defense. The launches were observed from the eastern coastal city of Wonsan and involved two missiles traveling approximately 280 to 370 miles before landing in waters beyond Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This test is part of a…The Independent

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