October 4, 2026 5:16 PM
North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile drill
North Korea said on Sunday it had tested a hypersonic missile under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un, in a drill aimed at demonstrating the reliability of its nuclear deterrent. State media KCNA said the intermediate-range strategic missile, which it described as part of a hypersonic strategic weapon system, was launched on Saturday from eastern North Korea and struck a target about 1,000 km (621 miles) away in waters off the country's east coast. The drill was aimed at training missile t...