North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile [TKB WORLD]

North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. North Korean media has confirmed regarding the test of this missile. Kim Jong Un, describing it as a display of his nuclear power, said that it has been prepared to prevent any kind of military action from the US. This was North Korea’s 12th launch this year. Last Sunday, North Korea fired suspicious shells into the sea.

Largest liquid-fueled missile

The name of this intercontinental missile of North Korea is being told as Hwasong-17. According to analysts, this ballistic missile is the largest liquid-fueled missile ever launched by any country from a road mobile launcher. According to North Korea’s official news agency KCNA, Kim Jong Un himself monitored the test of this missile.

Very powerful missile capability

North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Hwaseong-17 (ICBM) reached a maximum altitude of 6,248 kilometers (3,880 mi). It covered 1,090 kilometers (680 mi) in 67 minutes before falling into the sea between North Korea and Japan. This test of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea is the first test since 2017. According to flight data, the missile had gone high before crashing into the sea west of Japan, which was higher than any missile test conducted by North Korea so far.

US, Japan, South Korea condemned

Test conducted by North Korea has increased the tension of America. The US, Japan and South Korea have condemned this test by North Korea. The US may impose new sanctions after North Korea tests an intercontinental ballistic missile.