North Korea test‑fired AI‑guided intermediate‑range missile; Kim Jong Un oversaw, Kim Yo Jong said SK and Japan could not fully track

North Korea conducted a test‑flight of an AI‑enabled intermediate‑range missile capable of altering its low‑altitude trajectory and switching flight modes. The launch was observed by the state leader and reported to have a range of roughly 700 km, prompting claims of limited tracking by South Korea and Japan.

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3 Oct 2026 · 13:59 UTC

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3 Oct 2026 · 18:34 UTC

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