N. Korea calls hypersonic weapon test proof of stronger self-defense
(MENAFN) North Korea on Thursday confirmed that a hypersonic weapon test conducted the previous day served as "clear proof” of its ongoing efforts to enhance its self-defensive technical capabilities.
As stated by reports, the test was carried out by the country’s Missile Administration under the supervision of Pak Jong Chon, secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Central Committee, Kim Jong Sik, first vice department director of the WPK Central Committee, and Jang Chang Ha, general director of the Missile Administration.
South Korea’s military reported that Pyongyang fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday. According to reports, the hypersonic projectiles were launched from Ryokpho District in Pyongyang Municipality “toward the northeast direction and hit the target point on the tableland of Kwesang Peak in Orang County, North Hamgyong Province.”
“The new weapon system was tested as part of the defense capability development program to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of strategic deterrence against potential enemies,” North Korean officials said. Pak Jong Chon emphasized that the country’s missile activities are “evidently aimed to continue to bolster the war deterrent and their purpose is to strengthen self-defense.”
The US Forces Korea (USFK) condemned the launches, highlighting Pyongyang’s “relentless pursuit of long-range missile capabilities.” In a statement, Washington described the tests as “unlawful and destabilizing actions” and called on North Korea to refrain from further violations of UN Security Council resolutions.
USFK added, “Our focus is on maintaining the readiness required to defend the homelands,” reaffirming the US’s commitment to the alliance with South Korea, which hosts approximately 28,500 American troops.
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