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On Friday, North Korea declared that it had conducted a test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-18, with the aim of "radically promoting" the nation's nuclear counterattack capabilities, according to state media.
On Friday, North Korea declared that it had conducted a test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-18, with the aim of "radically promoting" the nation's nuclear counterattack capabilities, according to state media.
U.S. officials have repeatedly condemned North Korea’s missile launches as violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions
U.S. officials have repeatedly condemned North Korea’s missile launches as violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions
North Korea has long alleged the U.S. is applying "double standards" to its military activities.
North Korea has long alleged the U.S. is applying "double standards" to its military activities.
The missile blew up shortly after launch, with debris falling in or near Pyongyang.
The missile blew up shortly after launch, with debris falling in or near Pyongyang.
North Korea confirmed the missile was the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile.
North Korea confirmed the missile was the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile.
North Korea has fired the most number of missiles in a month on record.
North Korea has fired the most number of missiles in a month on record.
The United Nations prohibits North Korea from conducting ballistic missile tests.
The United Nations prohibits North Korea from conducting ballistic missile tests.
North Korea justified its missile launches as exercising its constitutional right to self-defense.
North Korea justified its missile launches as exercising its constitutional right to self-defense.
Japan and South Korea reported Tuesday's launch, claiming it was a ballistic missile.
Japan and South Korea reported Tuesday's launch, claiming it was a ballistic missile.
North Korea has entered a global competition to build hypersonic weapons.
North Korea has entered a global competition to build hypersonic weapons.
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