The North Korean leader also called for the development of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in 2023. In addition, Kim Jong Un set out the goal of putting a reconnaissance satellite into orbit as early as possible, according to KCNA.
The latest launch comes as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to increase the production of nuclear warheads "exponentially" and build a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter made her first public appearance last week, accompanying her father to oversee the launch of "a new type" of an Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday. And while much is not known about her, some North Korean analysts say that she has q
The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has released pictures where Kim is seen hand in hand with the girl while on another side the ICBM sits on its mobile launch platform nearby.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday vowed that his country will respond to continued threats by using nuclear weapons, state news agency KCNA reported.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced the launch but it did not provide other details immediately. This latest missile test comes ahead of the US-South Korea air drills called "Vigilant Storm," next week.
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