North Korea said Thursday it has successfully tested two hypersonic projectiles, calling them a new “important” weapon system, adding that the “cutting-edge” missiles strengthen the North’s war deterrence.

“Two hypersonic projectiles launched from the Ryokpho District, Pyongyang Municipality, toward the northeast direction hit the target point on the tableland of Kwesang Peak in Orang County, North Hamgyong Province,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

The test, conducted the previous day by the Missile Administration, was part of a defence capability development programme aimed at enhancing the sustainability and effectiveness of its strategic deterrence against potential enemies, the KCNA reported.

The previous day, South Korea’s military said North Korea fired multiple short

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