Leader Kim Jong Un supervises launch of new hypersonic missile in North Korea

North Korea has successfully test-fired a new hypersonic missile under the watchful eye of Kim Jong Un, according to the country's state-run television network.

A video of the launch, which is said to have taken place on Wednesday, was released by KRT and includes images of the North Korean leader looking on and meeting military personnel.

Kim Jong Un declared his country had acquired the ability to build solid-fuel, nuclear-capable systems for missiles of all ranges.

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He said it demonstrates the "absolute superiority" of North Korea's defence technology.

According to state media, Kim said North Korea has "fully turned all tactical, operational, and strategic-grade missiles of different ranges into solid-fuel, with warhead control, and capable of nuclearisation".

North Korea earlier fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea in a possible test, drawing swift condemnation from South Korea, Japan and the United States.