U.S. and South Korean intelligence officials are still analyzing the details (Yonhap) of the launch, which could be North Korea’s first test of such a missile in two years. However, South Korea’s military believes Pyongyang used a barge, not a submarine, in previous tests.
This Backgrounder explores North Korea’s military capabilities.
China: U.S. disarmament ambassador Robert Wood said Washington is “very concerned” (Guardian) by a Financial Times report that China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile. China called the report inaccurate.
