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South Korea recently conducted the first test flight of its domestically produced hypersonic weapon, capable of speeds exceeding five times that of sound. President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the significance of this development for enhancing South Korea’s conventional defense capabilities. During the test, the missile successfully maneuvered both vertically and horizontally after separating from its booster rocket, hitting a target accurately. The exact location of the test was not disclosed, but officials noted that once fully developed, the weapon will enable rapid strikes against strategic targets in the Korean peninsula region.

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On Thursday, South Korea conducted its first test flight of a domestically produced hypersonic weapon capable of flying at least five times the speed of sound. The weapon successfully maneuvered both vertically and horizontally before striking its target, demonstrating advanced evasion capabilities against missile defense systems. President Lee Jae Myung attended the event and hailed it as a significant advancement in strengthening South Korea’s conventional defense capabilities. There was no immediate response from North Korea, which had recently tested its own hypersonic missile near Japan's waters. President Lee emphasized that securing national security through self-reliance is crucial for South Korea, highlighting a shift towards reducing dependence on the United States.

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The statement said the weapon separated from its booster rocket at the planned altitude, then descended and manoeuvred both vertically and horizontally before hitting a test target.

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🔮 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hails the test as a major step in strengthening the country’s conventional defence capabilities South Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound and evade missile defence systems, bringing Seoul closer to what it says could be game-changing weapons capabilities. There was no immediate response from North Korea, which last week tested its own hypersonic missile that landed in the waters near Japan.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hails the test as a major step in strengthening the country’s conventional defence capabilities South Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound and evade missile defence systems, bringing Seoul closer to what it says could be game-changing weapons capabilities. There was no immediate response from North Korea, which last week tested its own hypersonic missile that landed in the waters near Japan. uncertain

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the test, saying it was a major step in strengthening the country’s conventional defence capabilities, according to a statement. uncertain

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It did not elaborate where the test took place. asserted

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The statement said the weapon separated from its booster rocket at the planned altitude, then descended and manoeuvred both vertically and horizontally before hitting a test target. asserted

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It said once developed, the weapon would be able to strike key targets by surprise in the “Korean peninsula theatre of operations”. asserted

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