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North Korea successfully test-fires its longest-range intercontinental ballistic missile

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Last updated: 2024/11/01 at 9:10 PM
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In recent news, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test site of a new intercontinental ballistic missile launch. This missile flew higher and for a longer duration than any previously tested by North Korea in almost a year. The test was seen as a display of North Korea’s resolve to respond to threats to its safety from its enemies. The United States, South Korea, and Japan all identified the weapon as an ICBM and condemned the launch as raising tensions in the region.

The launch came amidst warnings from Washington about North Korean troops in Russian uniforms moving towards Ukraine, potentially to support Russian forces in the ongoing conflict. North Korea quickly confirmed the launch, breaking its usual pattern of describing its weapons tests a day after they occur. Kim Jong Un affirmed North Korea’s commitment to strengthening its nuclear forces, indicating a continued focus on military capabilities in the region.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff suggested that the missile tested by North Korea could be a new, solid-fueled long-range ballistic missile. Solid-fueled missiles are known for their ease of movement and quicker launch capabilities compared to liquid-propellant weapons. The launch was considered timely, possibly related to the US election, in an effort to strengthen North Korea’s bargaining power in future negotiations.

Both South Korea and Japan condemned the launch, viewing it as a threat to international peace. They pledged close coordination with the US in response to North Korean threats, highlighting the need for bilateral and trilateral military exercises to address the situation. The duration of the missile flight and its altitude exceeded previous North Korean tests, raising concerns about the country’s evolving missile capabilities.

North Korea’s alleged participation in the conflict in Ukraine is a significant escalation in tensions. The country has been accused of sending thousands of troops to support Russia in its fighting against Ukraine, raising concerns about the potential exchange of technology and military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Experts suggest that Kim Jong Un may be seeking advanced Russian technology to enhance North Korea’s missile capabilities and modernize its conventional weaponry.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin raised alarm about North Korean troops moving towards Ukraine in Russian uniforms, describing it as a dangerous development. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol also expressed concerns over North Korea’s troop dispatch, highlighting the need for action in response to these reports. The situation in the region remains tense as North Korea’s actions continue to draw international condemnation and scrutiny.

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