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.
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.
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