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North Korea test-fires apparent HGV-equipped Hwaseongpho-11 variant
North Korea launched two missiles from the Wonsan area on September 20, with South Korean and Japanese tracking indicating flights of roughly 440 to 600 kilometers and peak altitudes near 60 to 70 kilometers. Imagery suggests a Hwaseongpho-11 family missile carrying an apparent hypersonic glide vehicle, while a North Korean display claimed a longer 908-kilometer trajectory, lower altitude and speed of about 2,146 meters per second. The available data do not independently confirm sustained hypersonic glide or significant maneuvering, so the payload's demonstrated capability remains uncertain.