Military Capable Of Intercepting Recently Tested N. Korean Missile

The South Korean Defense ministry says the military is capable of intercepting new missiles tested by the North, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

Over the last two weeks, North Korea has twice tested what it claims is a hypersonic missile.

A defense ministry spokesman said the military had the ability to detect and intercept such projectiles and that it was continuing to strengthen its system to respond. 

Experts have questioned North Korea’s claims, noting that the missile...