North Korea unveils new intercontinental ballistic missile at parade

By Amwal Al Ghad English On Oct 11, 2020

People watch a television news broadcast of a speech by North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un during commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the North’s ruling Workers’ Party held in Pyongyang, at a railway station in Seoul on October 10, 2020.

North Korea unveiled previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles at an unprecedented predawn military parade on Saturday that showcased the country’s long-range weapons for the first time in two years.

Analysts said the missile, which was shown on a transporter vehicle with 11 axles, would be one of the largest road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in the world if it becomes operational.

“This missile is a monster,” said Melissa Hanham, deputy director of the Open Nuclear Network.

Also displayed were the Hwasong-15, which is the longest-range missile ever tested by North Korea, and what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).

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