The Jerusalem Post reports: “North Korea claimed that it successfully tested hypersonic missiles, the country’s state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.

The missiles were tested by North Korea’s missile administration on Wednesday, KCNA said, adding that missiles were ‘launched northeastward from Ryokpho District in Pyongyang’ and ‘struck their intended targets in the tableland of Kwesang Peak of Orang County, North Hamgyong Province.’

The report added that the weapon system is ‘part of the defense capability development program to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of strategic deterrence against potential enemies.’…”