North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the firing of 'cutting-edge' hypersonic missiles was urgent in light of the 'recent geopolitical crisis,' in an apparent reference to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US special forces.

North Korea test-fires hypersonic missiles over the sea to enhance military deterrence amid rising geopolitical tensions, state media reports.

Kim underscores need to bolster N Korea's nuclear deterrent, citing 'recent geopolitical crisis', state media reports.