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PYONGYANG - The North Korean
government media, KCNA, reported on Thursday (July 13, 2023) that the
intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test-fired on Wednesday was the
Hwasong-18. According to the KCNA report, it is the latest Hwasong-18 ICBM,
which represents the core of their nuclear strike capability and serves as a
warning to the United States (US) and other enemy nations.
The ICBM test, which was reported by South Korea and Japan's military, drew condemnation from the US and leaders in Seoul and Tokyo. The Hwasong-18 was first tested in April. It is North Korea's first ICBM to use solid propellant, enabling faster missile deployment in the event of war.
"The test launch is an
important process aimed at further developing the strategic nuclear power of
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and, at the same time, serves
as a strong practical warning to the enemy," wrote KCNA, using the official
name of North Korea.
Accusing Washington of
escalating tensions by deploying submarines and bombers to the Korean Peninsula
and planning nuclear warfare with South Korea, KCNA stated that the military
security situation "has reached a nuclear crisis phase after the Cold War
era."
North Korean leader Kim
Jong-un oversaw the ICBM test launch and stated that the country will take
increasingly strong measures to protect itself until the US and its allies
cease their hostile policies.
According to KCNA, the
Hwasong-18's flight time of 74 minutes was the longest for a North Korean
missile test. The report added that the second and third stages were flown on a
lofted trajectory to ensure safety.
"The test launch did not have any negative impact on the security of neighboring countries," KCNA added. North Korea stated that the missile traveled 1,001 km (622 miles) and reached an altitude of 6,648 km (4,130 miles). According to Japan, the missile landed in the East Sea off the Korean Peninsula or about 250 km west of the northern Japanese island of Okushiri.
The United Nations Security
Council will hold an open meeting on Thursday to discuss North Korea's latest
missile launch. This was announced by the United Kingdom, the current president
of the Security Council. The meeting was requested by the United States,
Albania, France, Japan, Malta, and the United Kingdom.
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