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South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech during the Armed Forces Day at a military base in Gyeyong, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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South Korea conducted a test flight of its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, marking a milestone in its defense capabilities. The test comes shortly after North Korea carried out its own hypersonic missile test, heightening regional security concerns. Tensions have risen further after land‑mine explosions near the border injured three South Korean soldiers, an incident North Korea denies involvement in.
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