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world2 years ago

North Korea's Provocative Missile Tests Escalate Tensions with the US

North Korea has test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching anywhere in the U.S. mainland, according to officials in South Korea and Japan. The missile traveled just over 600 miles before splashing down in the sea northwest of Tokyo. This marks the latest in a series of missile tests by North Korea, which has launched at least 36 missiles this year. The missile tested is believed to be the Hwasong-18 ICBM, a solid fuel-powered missile that is more mobile and faster to deploy than older liquid fuel systems. The launches violate UN Security Council resolutions, but North Korea insists on developing its weapons for self-defense.

via CBS News|
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international-relations2 years ago

North Korea's Ballistic Missile Tests Threaten Global Stability

North Korea test-fired a possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Monday, demonstrating the potential to reach anywhere in the United States, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry. The missile flew at a highly lofted trajectory for about 73 minutes, reaching an altitude of 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) and a distance of about 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) before falling into the sea west of Hokkaido, Japan. While North Korea's missile program is making progress, experts caution that the country has yet to prove the ability of the warhead to survive reentry into the atmosphere or its accuracy over longer distances.

via CNN|
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international-relations2 years ago

North Korea's Provocative Missile Launches Amidst US Threats

North Korea has fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that flew for over an hour before landing in the sea near Japan. The launch comes after North Korea threatened retaliation against alleged US spy plane incursions. The US and South Korea have increased joint military drills in response to North Korea's continued missile launches. South Korean and US officials have condemned the launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to increase the country's production of nuclear warheads and development of more powerful weapons.

via BBC|
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