Pyongyang has released images of the newest addition to North Korea’s arsenal of ballistic missiles — the Hwasong-15.
North Korea tested the new intercontinental ballistic missile around first light Wednesday, demonstrating impressive yet disconcerting capabilities.
A view of the newly developed intercontinental ballistic rocket Hwasong-15s test that was successfully launched, in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang November 30, 2017. REUTERS/KCNA
With an estimated range of over 8,000 miles, all of the continental U.S. is within striking range.
A view of the newly developed intercontinental ballistic rocket Hwasong-15’s test that was successfully launched is seen in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang November 30, 2017. REUTERS/KCNA
The new missile is carried on an indigenously produced launch vehicle, that represents another breakthrough in addition to the missile itself. The transporter erector launcher is larger than past TELs, suggesting that the new missile is a monster.
A view of the newly developed intercontinental ballistic rocket Hwasong-15’s test that was successfully launched is seen in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang November 30, 2017. REUTERS/KCNA
In the wake of the latest test, Kim Jong Un reportedly declared that North Korea has achieved its nuclear ambitions. Despite this claim, continued testing is expected.
A view of the newly developed intercontinental ballistic rocket Hwasong-15’s test was successfully launched is seen in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang November 30, 2017. REUTERS/KCNA
In response to Wednesday’s launch, South Korea conducted a precision strike missile drill involving all three branches of the military.
South Korea’s Hyunmoo II missile is fired during an exercise at an undefined location in the east coast of South Korea, November 29, 2017. The Defence Ministry/Yonhap via REUTERS
President Donald Trump has spoken with his counterparts in Northeast Asia and made assurances to the American people and the world that the U.S. will solve this problem that has plagued the world for decades.
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