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North Korea says it test-fired new hypersonic missile

Development of weapon system boosts defense capability, says KCNA

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A recording of North Korea firing what appeared to be ballistic missiles is broadcast on TV in Seoul on Sept. 15. © Reuters

September 29, 2021 08:45 JST

SEOUL (Reuters) -- The projectile North Korea fired off its east coast on Tuesday was a newly developed hypersonic missile, state news media KCNA reported on Wednesday, the latest in a series of new weapons tested by the reclusive state.

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