North Korea's Kim oversaw hypersonic missile test, KCNA says
(VOVWORLD) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test firing of hypersonic missiles on Sunday, state media KCNA reported, as he cited the need for Pyongyang to maintain a powerful nuclear deterrent in its first ballistic missile test of the year.
"It's a very important strategy to maintain or expand the strong and reliable nuclear deterrent," Kim was quoted as saying in the KCNA report published on Monday, noting it was necessary because of "the recent geopolitical crisis and various international circumstances."
The missiles hit targets about 1,000 km away, over the sea east of North Korea, KCNA said.