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North Korea's Kim warns Washington as biggest ICBM launched

North Korea's Kim warns Washington as biggest ICBM launched

14 Sept 02:57 Key points summarised by AI
  • North Korea launched its most powerful solid-fuel ICBM, the Hwasong-18, capable of reaching US shores, signaling a clear warning to hostile forces.
  • Leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's nuclear build-up and cautioned Washington against making any 'wrong decision' following the missile test.
  • The launch occurred after the nuclear-powered submarine USS Missouri docked in Busan and followed a US-South Korea warning that a nuclear attack would mean 'the end of the Kim regime'.
  • The US, South Korea, and Japan activated a system to share real-time data on North Korean launches, enhancing their security cooperation in response to Pyongyang's growing nuclear threats.
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