North Korea Says It Test-Fired New IRBM Hwasongpho-16B
North Korea said it tested the new-type IRBM missile: Hwasongpho-16B a day after both South Korea and Japan reported the country test-fired what was believed to be an IRBM.
PYONGYANG - North Korea said that it test-fired its new hypersonic tipped solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) Hwasongpho-16B, a day after both South Korea and Japan reported the country test-fired what was believed to be an IRBM.
North Korea released a statement that said that on April 2nd it tested "a new-type intermediate-range solid-fueled ballistic missile loaded with newly-developed hypersonic glide vehicle, on the spot".
After North Korea tested the missile, the United States, South Korea, and Japan carried out joint aerial drills in the region which included B-52 bombers, according to South Korean media.
