North Korea tests fire hypersonic missile “Hwasong-8”

North Korea tests fire hypersonic missile “Hwasong-8”

Question: Hwasong 8 is launched by which of the following countries?
(a) South Korea
(b) North Korea
(c) Japan
(d) China
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • North Korea successfully tested a new hypersonic missile called Hwasong-8, in a bid to increase the nation’s capabilities for self-defence.
  • The missile was one of the five most important new weapons systems laid out by North Korea in the five-year military development plan.
  • This was the North Korea’s third missile test in a month.
  • Hypersonic missiles are much faster and more agile than normal ones, making them much harder for missile defence systems to intercept.
  • North Korea joins a small pool of countries, including the United States, Russia, China and India, in attempting to develop the weapons.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.space.com/amp/north-korea-tests-hypersonic-vehicle-hwasong-8