North Korea's missile equipment was launched toward the Northeast, from the training area of a military unit on the outskirts of the capital Pyongyang.
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| A medium-range hypersonic missile was launched in North Korea, April 2. (Source: KCNA) |
Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder recently affirmed that the US understands and is closely consulting with regional allies regarding North Korea's test of a new type of medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile. solid fuel on April 2.
Responding to concerns about military cooperation between North Korea and Russia and China, spokesman Ryder said that who to cooperate with is the decision of a sovereign country.
However, it would be a problem if Washington discovered activities such as Pyongyang providing capabilities for Moscow to use in the conflict in Ukraine. At that time, the US will continue to monitor these activities.
Pentagon officials affirmed that the US will continue to focus on cooperating with allies and partners to ensure security and stability in the region.
Previously, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that on April 2, the country successfully test-launched a new generation of medium-range hypersonic missile with military strategic value. The test launch took place under the direct direction of leader Kim Jong-un.
According to KCNA, the missile test marked the first time North Korea launched a new type of medium-range solid-fuel ballistic missile called Hwasongpho-16B, equipped with a newly developed hypersonic gliding warhead.
The rocket device was launched toward the Northeast, from the training area of a military unit on the outskirts of the capital Pyongyang.
After being launched, the hypersonic warhead separated from the rocket and reached a first altitude of 101,1km and a second time of 72,3km while flying the planned 1.000km journey and falling exactly East Sea off the coast of the Korean Peninsula.
KCNA said the missile test did not adversely affect the security of neighboring countries.
