General Director Jang Chang Ha of DPRK Missile Administration Answers Question Put by KCNA

Pyongyang, October 15 (KCNA) -- Jang Chang Ha, general director of the DPRK Missile Administration, answered a question raised by KCNA on October 14 as regards the ROK's test of a hypersonic gliding vehicle.

Question: On October 8, the ROK announced that it conducted the first test of a hypersonic gliding vehicle under research and development and opened to the public several photos concerning it.

Can you tell me any comment by our defence science research field?

Answer: I saw the photos, too. They were very interesting

One of the photos shows the gliding vehicle nose-diving towards the surface of waters. It is hard to believe that it underwent hypersonic flight circumstances characterized by extremely high temperatures as its outside appearance is so clean with its coating paint remaining intact, not stained with any soot.

Those who have not conducted a hypersonic gliding vehicle test are unaware of the changes taking place on its exterior.

The photos may serve as evidence proving that the gliding vehicle failed to make a hypersonic flight, contrary to the ROK's announcement.

Perhaps, such photos and unclear statement released by the ROK would arouse suspicions of many defence technicians and experts.

Question: I think many countries are vying with each other in the development of hypersonic weapon system.

Can you tell me the reason?

Answer: I think that question is not for me. It's better to read military science magazines if you are interested in it. -0-