Kim Jong Un says 'world cannot ignore' North Korea's improved hypersonic missile



News Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile Intermediate-range missile test on Monday meant as warning to 'hostile forces,' as top US diplomat held talks in Seoul Colin Zwirko January 7, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A photo of what state media called a new hypersonic missile \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 7, 2025) North Korea test-launched an upgraded version of its solid-fuel hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Monday, according to state media, a weapon featuring a maneuverable warhead designed to better defeat missile defense systems. Leader Kim Jong Un declared at the launch that "the performance of our latest hypersonic intermediate-range missile system is globally significant and cannot be ignored," the Rodong Sinmun reported on Tuesday. North Korea test-launched an upgraded version of its solid-fuel hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Monday, according to state media, a weapon featuring a maneuverable warhead designed to better defeat missile defense systems. Leader Kim Jong Un declared at the launch that "the performance of our latest hypersonic intermediate-range missile system is globally significant and cannot be ignored," the Rodong Sinmun reported on Tuesday. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile

Intermediate-range missile test on Monday meant as warning to 'hostile forces,' as top US diplomat held talks in Seoul

Colin Zwirko January 7, 2025

Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile

A photo of what state media called a new hypersonic missile | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 7, 2025)

North Korea test-launched an upgraded version of its solid-fuel hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Monday, according to state media, a weapon featuring a maneuverable warhead designed to better defeat missile defense systems.

Leader Kim Jong Un declared at the launch that "the performance of our latest hypersonic intermediate-range missile system is globally significant and cannot be ignored," the Rodong Sinmun reported on Tuesday.

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