# Hypersonic missiles underscore arms race on the Korean Peninsula

https://mins.news/en/item/101358

- DW, 2026-10-15 12:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/hypersonic-missiles-highlight-arms-race-on-korean-peninsula/a-79667084?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> North and South Korea have both tested hypersonic weapons, which military planners fear because of their speed and ability to maneuver in flight. Analysts say the technology is part of a long-running arms race as regional tensions worsen, while cautioning that North Korea’s claimed capabilities are difficult to verify.

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