South Korea Successfully Tests First Homegrown Hypersonic Glide Vehicle

The Blue House announced on the 8th that South Korea's domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) successfully completed its maiden test launch, which President Lee Jae-myung observed in person. The announcement stated that the test aimed to verify the performance of ultra-high-temperature heat-resistant materials under hypersonic flight conditions, guidance and control capabilities, and low-altitude irregular flight abilities.