Two weeks before Trump's inauguration: the DPRK has successfully tested a new ballistic missile - the media

According to the media, the rocket flew about 1500 km at a speed, 12 times the speed of sound. It reached a height of almost 100 km, after which it decreased to 42. 5 km and landed on the target near the east coast. On Monday, January 6, North Korea successfully tested a new medium -range hypersonic ballistic missile (IRBM). DPRK leader Kim Jong -in personally watched the testing, stating the intention to accelerate the development of the nuclear and rocket potential of the state.

About it writes Reuters with reference to KCNA. The first launch of the rocket was November 5. He coincided with the South Korea of ​​US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. During his visit, he stressed the importance of bilateral and tripartite cooperation with Japan to counteract the growing military threats by Pyongyang.

The trial took place two weeks before returning to the post of President of the United States Donald Trump, who during his first term conducted unprecedented sums with Kim, emphasizing their personal relationships, journalists say. According to KCNA, the rocket was launched from the outskirts of Pyongyang, flew approximately 1500 km at a speed 12 times higher than the speed of sound, reaching a height of almost 100 km. Then the rocket went down to the second height of 42.

5 km, made a maneuver and accurately landed on the target near the east coast. However, South Korea's military was questioned by this data, believing that the flight distance was about 1100 km and no "second peak" was recorded. They noted that such a characteristic could indicate the ability of the rocket to change the course and maintain the height rather than adhere to the usual ballistic trajectory. KCNA also reported the use of new composite materials made of carbon fiber in the rocket engine.

These materials are lighter and stronger than aluminum, but complex in production. According to Pyongyang, the rocket is able to "effectively overcome any dense defense barriers and strike a serious military strike. " Kim Jong -in called the rocket a powerful weapon against the threats of safety on the part of hostile forces and the changing regional environment.

"The development of a new type of hypersonic missiles is aimed at continuous improvement of our country's nuclear restraint," said the DPRK leader, according to KCNA. South Korea and Secretary of State Blinken condemned launch. They also expressed anxiety due to the deepening of Pyongyang's cooperation with Moscow, including illegal space and satellite technologies.