South Korea disputes North Korea's claim of hypersonic missile test
The Hindu
Says the claim was likely aimed at a domestic audience to boost public confidence in N. Korea’s missile program
South Korea dismissed North Korea’s claim to haveas an exaggeration on Friday, saying it was a normal ballistic missile that could be intercepted.
The assessment is certain to anger North Korea. South Korea has previously avoided publicly disputing North Korea's weapons tests, apparently so as not to aggravate relations.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said it believes North Korea hasn’t acquired the technologies needed to launch a hypersonic weapon.
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