Coverage dated January 4, 2026

North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system

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North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent. North Korea reported on the tests a day after its neighbors detected the launches.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent. North Korea reported on the tests a day after its neighbors detected the launches.

  2. Al Jazeera

    N Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Kim underscores need to bolster N Korea’s nuclear deterrent, citing ‘recent geopolitical crisis’, state media reports.

  3. UPI

    North Korea tests hypersonic missiles as Kim cites 'geopolitical crisis' (opens UPI)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile firing drills, state media reported Monday, citing a "grave geopolitical crisis" following U.S. military action in Venezuela.

  4. Fox News

    North Korea test-launches hypersonic missile system in front of Kim, nation says (opens Fox News)

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    Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile test-flights ahead of major Workers' Party congress, state media reported, with North Korean leader calling for upgraded offensive weapon systems.

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