South Korea Debunks North Korea’s Missile Test Claims with Surveillance Footage In a rare move, South Korea’s military released surveillance footage on Friday, exposing North Korea’s alleged missile test as a failure. The footage, captured by a thermal observation device, shows a North Korean projectile spiraling out of control early in flight and eventually exploding. The South Korean military attributed the missile’s demise to “instability during flight,” refuting North Korea’s claims of a successful test. Pyongyang had asserted that it had launched a missile capable of deploying multiple warheads, a claim dismissed by Seoul. The footage released by South Korea undermines North Korea’s narrative and exposes the failure of its missile administration to separate and guide warheads successfully. The military also detected signs of missile launch preparations early on Wednesday, further disputing North Korea’s timeline. This incident highlights the ongoing tension and arms race between the Koreas. In April, Pyongyang tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, showcasing its advancements in developing advanced weaponry. The South Korean military’s surveillance footage serves as a reminder of the volatile situation on the Korean Peninsula and the importance of accurate information in assessing the capabilities of the rival states. It also underscores the ongoing efforts to track and intercept the next generation of hard-to-track rockets.