SEOUL: North Korea test-fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile on Wednesday (Jun 26), but the launch ended in a mid-air explosion, an official from Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
A vapour trail believed to be created by a North Korea n ballistic missile is seen from Yeonpyeong island near the 'northern limit line' sea boundary with North Korea on Jun 26, 2024. SEOUL: North Korea test-fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile on Wednesday , but the launch ended in a mid-air explosion, an official from Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.The missile took off from an area in or around Pyongyang at about 5.
Japan also confirmed the launch, with its coast guard saying the missile splashed down in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea. Seoul's military said the balloons were carrying"mostly paper waste" that posed no safety risk to the public.Both domestic and international flight arrivals and departures"were suspended ... from 1.46am to 4.43am," an Incheon International Airport Corporation official said.
In response, Seoul has fully suspended a tension-reducing military deal and restarted some propaganda broadcasts from loudspeakers along the border.
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