PYONGYANG - The Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) successfully tested an important weapon system on Wednesday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.

Two hypersonic projectiles launched from Pyongyang toward the northeast hit the target point on the tableland of Kwesang Peak in northeastern Orang County, North Hamgyong province, said the report.

"The new weapon system was tested as part of the defense capability development program to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of strategic deterrence against potential enemies," it said.

Pak Jong-chon, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, who oversaw the test together with other officials, said that the new cutting-edge weapon system is a clear proof of steadily upgrading the self-defensive technical capabilities of the DPRK.

"The DPRK's activities are evidently aimed at continuing to bolster the war deterrent, and their purpose is to strengthen self-defense," Pak was quoted as saying.