Suspected North Korean hypersonic missile exploded, South Korea says
(VOVWORLD) - A suspected hypersonic missile launched by North Korea exploded in flight on Wednesday, according to South Korea’s military.
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its capital region around 5:30 a.m., targeting the eastern waters of the country. However, the launch ended in failure as the missile exploded mid-air.
In response to the incident, the South Korean Presidential Office convened a security meeting to discuss North Korea's latest missile launch.
This launch occurred a day after North Korea criticized the United States for deploying a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to South Korea, warning of new deterrent measures in response to the US move. The last ballistic missile launch by North Korea was on May 30.