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South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon

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.

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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. SEOUL, South Korea. South Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound. And evade missile defense systems, bringing Seoul closer to what it says could be game-changing weapons capabilities. There was no immediate response from North Korea, which last week tested its own hypersonic missile that landed in the waters near Japan. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the test, saying it's a major step in strengthening the country's conventional defense capabilities, according to a statement.

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have increased after land mineCollocation

เพิ่มขึ้นหลังจากเหมืองดิน.

From the storyTensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border.

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From the storyTensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border.

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From the storySouth Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound.

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สร้างอาวุธไฮเปอร์โซนิก.

From the storySouth Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound.

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From the storySouth Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound.

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