North Korea claims it successfully tested a Hwasong-17 ICBM



News North Korea claims it successfully tested a Hwasong-17 ICBM Kim Jong Un guides 'response' to US 'threats' against country as wife and daughter join him to watch missile launch Ifang Bremer November 19, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A Hwasong-17 ICBM test, the largest nuclear-capable weapon in the DPRK's arsenal \| Image: KCNA (Nov. 19, 2022) North Korea successfully tested a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday, according to state media, framing the launch of the largest nuclear-capable weapon in the DPRK’s arsenal as a response to U.S. military threats. Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the ICBM launch conducted by the Korean People's Army Strategic Force, the Rodong Sinmun reported Saturday, marking his first public appearance in more than a month. The report also revealed Kim’s daughter for the first time, publishing photos of a young girl in a white coat with Kim at the launch. North Korea successfully tested a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday, according to state media, framing the launch of the largest nuclear-capable weapon in the DPRK’s arsenal as a response to U.S. military threats. Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the ICBM launch conducted by the Korean People's Army Strategic Force, the Rodong Sinmun reported Saturday, marking his first public appearance in more than a month. The report also revealed Kim’s daughter for the first time, publishing photos of a young girl in a white coat with Kim at the launch. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 claims it successfully tested a Hwasong-17 ICBM

Kim Jong Un guides 'response' to US 'threats' against country as wife and daughter join him to watch missile launch

Ifang Bremer November 19, 2022

North Korea claims it successfully tested a Hwasong-17 ICBM

A Hwasong-17 ICBM test, the largest nuclear-capable weapon in the DPRK's arsenal | Image: KCNA (Nov. 19, 2022)

North Korea successfully tested a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday, according to state media, framing the launch of the largest nuclear-capable weapon in the DPRK’s arsenal as a response to U.S. military threats.

Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the ICBM launch conducted by the Korean People's Army Strategic Force, the Rodong Sinmun reported Saturday, marking his first public appearance in more than a month. The report also revealed Kim’s daughter for the first time, publishing photos of a young girl in a white coat with Kim at the launch.