North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet



News North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet Leader Kim Jong Un hails 'absolutely irreversible' nuclear weapons program after successful launch on Thursday Colin Zwirko November 1, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Hwasong-19 ICBM launched on Oct. 31 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Nov. 1, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called the "Hwasong-19" on Thursday, according to state media, hailing his nuclear weapons program as "absolutely irreversible." Kim said the solid-fuel Hwasong-19 is a “final edition” ICBM that will operate alongside the similar but smaller Hwasong-18 “as the primary core weapon for defending the DPRK, thoroughly deterring acts of aggression and reliably safeguarding national security," the Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called the "Hwasong-19" on Thursday, according to state media, hailing his nuclear weapons program as "absolutely irreversible." Kim said the solid-fuel Hwasong-19 is a “final edition” ICBM that will operate alongside the similar but smaller Hwasong-18 “as the primary core weapon for defending the DPRK, thoroughly deterring acts of aggression and reliably safeguarding national security," the Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet

Leader Kim Jong Un hails 'absolutely irreversible' nuclear weapons program after successful launch on Thursday

Colin Zwirko November 1, 2024

North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet

Hwasong-19 ICBM launched on Oct. 31 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Nov. 1, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called the "Hwasong-19" on Thursday, according to state media, hailing his nuclear weapons program as "absolutely irreversible."

Kim said the solid-fuel Hwasong-19 is a “final edition” ICBM that will operate alongside the similar but smaller Hwasong-18 “as the primary core weapon for defending the DPRK, thoroughly deterring acts of aggression and reliably safeguarding national security," the Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday.

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