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South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
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The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility. (Image credit: Jeon Heon-kyun)
The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.
(Image credit: Jeon Heon-kyun)
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