South Korea conducts inaugural hypersonic glide vehicle test observed by President Lee
South Korea successfully launched its first hypersonic glide vehicle on Thursday, with President Lee Jae Myung watching the test.
The defense ministry carried out the inaugural flight of a hypersonic glide vehicle being developed to validate key technologies such as trajectory and speed. President Lee Jae Myung attended the launch, and a spokesperson said the system could enable surprise precision strikes. The test marks a step toward a strategic capability for the country.
Why it matters
It shows South Korea is advancing hypersonic weapons, potentially shifting regional military balances.
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