https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-intermediate-range-missile-claiming-evasive-flight-and-ai-featuresContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-intermediate-range-missile-claiming-evasive-flight-and-ai-featureshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-intermediate-range-missile-claiming-evasive-flight-and-ai-features#u128164Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:36:03 +0000North Korea has launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea, a test overseen by leader Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang claims the weapon incorporates artificial intelligence features and an evasive flight path. State media reports that the missile's range surpassed estimates calculated by Tokyo and Seoul. The launch follows recent regional tensions, including demands for an apology from Seoul over wounded soldiers and ongoing military modernization efforts by the isolated state.Why it mattersThe test highlights Pyongyang's continued advancement in missile guidance and maneuv