North Korea may be ready with "even more capable" ICBM: Pentagon official



News North Korea may be ready with “even more capable” ICBM: Pentagon official Hearing on U.S. missile defense budget follows North Korea's recent missile tests Jacob Fromer March 12, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun North Korea may be preparing to test an "even more capable" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) -- one that may "enhance" the DPRK's ability to threaten the U.S., according to congressional testimony by one of Washington's top military commanders. In a written statement submitted to a U.S. House panel overseeing the country's missile defense, General Terrence O'Shaughnessy, the commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, warned that North Korea's recent short-range missile tests -- along with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un's own words -- may be signs that Pyongyang's ability to threaten the U.S. has grown. North Korea may be preparing to test an "even more capable" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) -- one that may "enhance" the DPRK's ability to threaten the U.S., according to congressional testimony by one of Washington's top military commanders. In a written statement submitted to a U.S. House panel overseeing the country's missile defense, General Terrence O'Shaughnessy, the commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, warned that North Korea's recent short-range missile tests -- along with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un's own words -- may be signs that Pyongyang's ability to threaten the U.S. has grown. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea may be ready with “even more capable” ICBM: Pentagon official

Hearing on U.S. missile defense budget follows North Korea's recent missile tests

Jacob Fromer March 12, 2020

North Korea may be ready with “even more capable” ICBM: Pentagon official

Rodong Sinmun

North Korea may be preparing to test an "even more capable" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) -- one that may "enhance" the DPRK's ability to threaten the U.S., according to congressional testimony by one of Washington's top military commanders.

In a written statement submitted to a U.S. House panel overseeing the country's missile defense, General Terrence O'Shaughnessy, the commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, warned that North Korea's recent short-range missile tests -- along with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un's own words -- may be signs that Pyongyang's ability to threaten the U.S. has grown.