North Korea's Suspected Hypersonic Missile Test Ends in Failure, Says Seoul
In a development raising tensions on the Korean peninsula, South Korea's military
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Seoul, South Korea - In a development raising tensions on the Korean peninsula, South Korea's military reported that North Korea launched a projectile on Wednesday that they believe was a hypersonic missile. However, the test ended in an unsuccessful mid-air explosion.
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated that the launch occurred around 5:30 AM local time from the vicinity of Pyongyang. The projectile traveled approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) eastward before detonating.
Intelligence agencies from both South Korea and the United States are currently analyzing the event.
South Korean officials believe the failed launch involved a hypersonic missile due to the presence of more smoke than usual during the launch sequence, possibly indicating a problem with the missile's propulsion system.
This failed launch comes amidst regional tensions as North Korea has previously expressed disapproval of the recent deployment of a US aircraft carrier for military drills involving South Korea and Japan.
This is a developing story, and further details are expected to emerge.
