North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has hailed an apparent hypersonic missile as an 'irresistible force' and an 'incurable headache' for his enemies, highlighting Pyongyang's efforts to develop weapons designed to make interception more difficult.
The remarks followed a missile test that North Korea presented as evidence of its growing military capabilities. The launch raised fresh concerns about the country's weapons programme and its potential to challenge missile defences in South Korea, Japan and the wider region.
