The technical disclosure follows a successful test launch on October 8, which marked the first time South Korea trialed a hypersonic system developed entirely within the country. The vehicle separated from its booster to execute a precision strike, a development that mirrors similar high-speed weapon programs recently reported by North Korea.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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South Korea's First Domestic Hypersonic Missile Range Tops 3,000 km
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The presidential office in Seoul released images showing a hypersonic glide vehicle hitting a sea target in a "high-altitude dive" mode. The weapon performed maneuvers at both high and low altitudes before the strike, with the government estimating its operational range between 200 kilometers and more than 3,000 kilometers.
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