North Korea missile explodes mid-flight, South Korea reports

South Korea reported a North Korean hypersonic missile exploding mid-flight amid tensions over a U.S. aircraft carrier deployment. The missile, aimed at North Korea's eastern waters, failed, scattering fragments up to 250 km away. South Korea conducted live-fire drills and condemned the launch with the U.S. and Japan. North Korea's recent missile tests aim to penetrate defense shields, with concerns over speed and maneuverability.