North Korea's New Hypersonic Missile Test
On January 6, 2024, North Korea successfully test-fired a new hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile, marking a significant upgrade in its missile technology and having profound implications for the security landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that the missile system possesses the capability to "reliably deter" any adversaries that might threaten North Korea's security, particularly those in the Pacific region.
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