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The South Korean army mentioned North Korea might have fired a brand new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile(ICBM) on Thursday, utilizing the just lately unveiled 12-axle transporter erector launcher(TEL).
At a press briefing, Joint Chiefs of Employees(JCS) spokesperson Lee Sung-joon shared the early-stage evaluation, including that additional evaluation is important to find out whether or not the missile is an improved model of the present Hwasong-18 or a very new mannequin.
Though it didn’t disclose particulars of the missile’s most altitude or journey time, the army mentioned its evaluation is much like Japan’s.
The spokesperson mentioned Pyongyang could also be aiming to develop the capabilities to load a heavier warhead and strike any a part of the USA.
When requested concerning the North’s intentions with the newest check, the spokesperson mentioned the army views it as a part of the regime’s technique to achieve leverage forward of subsequent week’s U.S. presidential election.
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