North Korea claims Kim oversaw hypersonic missile drill
Summary
North Korea has claimed that Kim Jong Un oversaw a hypersonic missile drill. On October 4, the country fired an intermediate-range missile, which it said had evasive flight and AI features. Japan's military reported the missile landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, while South Korea's military stated the missile travelled more than 700 kilometres. The drill, according to KCNA, was aimed at training missile troops. The event has drawn attention from regional military forces, with South Korea questioning the accuracy of North Korea's claims about its capabilities.
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How it unfolded
Sunday 4 October
North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile and claimed it had evasive flight and AI features, while Japan and South Korea tracked its trajectory.