Seoul: North Korea launched a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) into the East Sea, as reported by the South Korean military. The launch was detected from the Pyongyang area at approximately 2:55 p.m., with the missile reportedly traveling around 1,000 kilometers before descending into the sea.
According to Yonhap News Agency, North Korea announced the following day that the missile was a solid-fuel IRBM equipped with a hypersonic warhead. This development marks a significant escalation in North Korea's missile capabilities, raising concerns over regional security and stability. The South Korean government remains on high alert, closely monitoring the situation in collaboration with international allies.