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South Korea carries out first hypersonic glide vehicle test
Original: S. Korea test-launches 1st hypersonic glide vehicle, attended by Lee
South Korea has conducted its first test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle, in an event attended by President Lee. The test marks a significant step in the country's effort to develop its own hypersonic weapons capability, joining the United States, China, Russia and others working on technology that travels at extremely high speeds and is difficult to intercept. The program is seen as strengthening South Korea's deterrence against North Korea.
Why now: South Korea's first hypersonic test is a notable military advance amid ongoing tensions with North Korea and regional arms competition.
South KoreaLee Jae-myungNorth Korea
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