LBCI

South Korean president oversees first test of domestically developed hypersonic missile

World News

09-10-2026 | 03:23

Share

Share

South Korean president oversees first test of domestically developed hypersonic missile

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung oversaw the country’s first test-firing of a domestically developed hypersonic missile, the presidential office said in a statement on Thursday.

Seoul’s test of a hypersonic glide vehicle, a manoeuvrable weapon that can change course during flight, came days after North Korea said its leader Kim Jong Un had also overseen his own test of an intermediate-range, hypersonic missile.

“Today, the first test launch of a hypersonic missile we are developing with our own technology was a success. I am truly proud,” Lee wrote in a Facebook post.

Calling it progress in “self-reliant defence”, Lee said South Korea will “keep investing steadily in advanced defence technologies, including hypersonic propulsion, AI and high-powered lasers”.

Reuters

World News

Korean

president

oversees

first

domestically

developed

hypersonic

missile

Next

US decision to livestream execution would be torture, says UN

Four sources tell Reuters: China to resume fuel exports in October after brief suspension

Previous

Recommended For You

Iran and Russia ramping up hybrid campaigns in Britain: UK spy chief

09:18

Iran and Russia ramping up hybrid campaigns in Britain: UK spy chief

AI could 'change the stakes' on bioweapons: MI5 spy chief

08:43

AI could 'change the stakes' on bioweapons: MI5 spy chief

Ex-gang leader faces maximum penalty of life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder

07:39

Ex-gang leader faces maximum penalty of life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder

NATO will adjust defences 'as needed' after Black Sea strikes: Rutte

05:11

NATO will adjust defences 'as needed' after Black Sea strikes: Rutte

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Saudi-led coalition says intercepted three drones north of Riyadh

Middle East News

08:00

Saudi-led coalition says intercepted three drones north of Riyadh

Pope Leo puts focus on prisoners in first papal visit to a Spanish jail

2026-06-10

Pope Leo puts focus on prisoners in first papal visit to a Spanish jail

Lebanon's FM meets Arab ambassadors in Moscow, discusses regional tensions

06:22

Lebanon's FM meets Arab ambassadors in Moscow, discusses regional tensions

US imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russian bank

Middle East News

2026-09-14

US imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russian bank

Videos

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-09

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-08

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

From Iran to Lebanon: Israel braces for possible escalation on multiple fronts

1

From Iran to Lebanon: Israel braces for possible escalation on multiple fronts

From Baalbek to Beirut's southern suburbs: Lebanon probes explosives shipment

2

From Baalbek to Beirut's southern suburbs: Lebanon probes explosives shipment

Fuel prices drop in Lebanon as gas prices rise

3

Fuel prices drop in Lebanon as gas prices rise

President Aoun welcomes EU decision to establish new security support mission in Lebanon

4

President Aoun welcomes EU decision to establish new security support mission in Lebanon

One killed in explosion that hit north Israel school trip: Defense minister

5

One killed in explosion that hit north Israel school trip: Defense minister

Drone sinks ship off Bulgaria coast, PM says

6

Drone sinks ship off Bulgaria coast, PM says

Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war

7

Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war

UAE airline Etihad cancels flights to Riyadh until next week

8

UAE airline Etihad cancels flights to Riyadh until next week

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More