Kim Jong Un Oversees Hypersonic Missile Drill, Bolstering Nuclear Deterrent

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of an intermediate-range strategic missile employing a hypersonic weapons system, state media reported. The missile was fired on Saturday towards the eastern coast, traveling approximately 1,000 kilometers to a designated target. Kim emphasized the need to repeatedly demonstrate the reliability of North Korea's strategic offensive weapons to adversaries. South Korea and US authorities are analyzing the missile, with Seoul urging Pyongyang to halt such launches that violate UN resolutions and heighten regional tensions.