North Korea's Latest Solid-Fuel ICBM Test Triggers Evacuation Warnings in Japan.

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North Korea's Latest Solid-Fuel ICBM Test Triggers Evacuation Warnings in Japan.
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North Korea has successfully tested its first solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which flew for about 1,000 kilometres. The launch was supervised by leader Kim Jong Un and his family, and was described as a "miraculous success" by official media KCNA. Kim stated that the Hwasong-18 would rapidly advance North Korea's nuclear response posture and support an aggressive military strategy. Talks on denuclearisation have been stalled since 2019.

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