North Korea tests new Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile

North Korea tests new Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile

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North Korea has successfully tested a new medium-range hypersonic missile, the Hwasong-16B, which Kim Jong Un called a key element in deterring enemies such as the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

North Korea has reported the successful test of another new hypersonic missile, which Kim Jong Un called a key element of deterrence, UNN reports with reference to the Voice of America.

North Korea has announced another successful test of its new Hwasong-16B solid-fueled medium-range hypersonic missile, which took place amid growing tensions with neighboring countries and the United States, confirming its continued development of its nuclear missile program.

North Korea's state media released a report on the test of a new missile 24 hours after the military of South Korea and Japan recorded the launch of a missile from the interior of North Korea towards the Sea of Japan.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally watched the test, calling the Hwasong-16B missile a key element of his deterrence policy, which he has pledged to continue to confront his enemies, including the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

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