North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missile, Kim Oversees Launch

In October 2026, North Korea fired a ballistic missile that South Korea said flew about 700 kilometers. North Korean state media KCNA reported that Kim Jong Un oversaw a hypersonic missile drill. The launch came amid tensions over a mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone and after Seoul demanded an apology. Kim's role was reported by KCNA, which said he supervised the test.