North Korea appears to be developing a new nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is larger than previously revealed designs, according to NK News analysis of state media photos of leader Kim Jong Un visiting a missile launch vehicle factory.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published an image Sunday of Kim inspecting a transporter erector launcher vehicle (TEL) with 12 axles, more than the largest known TEL for the Hwasong-17 ICBM featuring 11 axles.

Similarities in design with the Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM’s 9-axle TEL suggest the missile for the new TEL will also likely be a solid-fuel type. This