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Kim claims to have tested a new type of intercontinental missile

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Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae pose in front of the Hwasongpho-18 ICBM.

North Korea says it has made significant progress in nuclear deterrence against its enemies. Under the leadership of ruler Kim Jong-un, 39, the country has successfully tested a new Hwasongpho-18 solid-propelled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), state media reported on Friday. The purpose of Thursday’s test was to check the performance of solid-fuel engines for multistage rockets. While ICBMs are considered the primary means of delivering nuclear weapons, solid propellant missiles are ready for use very quickly.

North Korean state media photos show Kim attending the missile test in the presence of his daughter Kim Ju Ae, 10. North Korea describes the new missile as a strategic offensive weapon and in the future “the most powerful, central and most important means” to defend the country and deter aggression. Kim would say that the goal of government policy is to continually instill “extreme unrest and fear” in the enemy.

Mainly focused on the US

North Korea sees the United States and South Korea as its enemies. North Korea’s development of ICBMs, with a range of more than 5,500 kilometers, is primarily focused on the US nuclear power.

North Korea is subject to severe international sanctions because of its nuclear weapons and missile program. The missile test was recorded by the South Korean military on Thursday. According to this, the missile flew about 1000 kilometers before falling into the water in the Sea of ​​​​Japan. South Korea and the US accused Pyongyang of provocation. North Korea is banned from testing ICBMs and other ballistic missiles by UN decrees. Depending on the design, such missiles can be equipped with one or more warheads.

The conflict with North Korea has once again become significantly more explosive. After an unprecedented series of missile tests in 2022, North Korea has again tested nuclear missiles several times this year. The US and South Korea resume full-scale joint military exercises. (SDA/no)

Source: Blick

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