The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile – and the country's largest weapon
North Korea has announced that it successfully launched its largest intercontinental ballistic missile in a test on Thursday.ICBMs are long-range missiles, capable of reaching the US. N Korea is banned from testing them and has been heavily sanctioned for doing so before.
The Hwasong-17 was first unveiled in 2020 at a military parade where its "colossal" size surprised even seasoned analysts of the country's arsenal.Japanese officials said it flew 1,100 km and fell in Japanese waters after flying for more than an hour.
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