Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led a military parade showcasing the Hwasong-20, an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile. This event was part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Workers' Party of Korea's founding and included foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, and Vietnam. North Korea claims the missile is their strongest nuclear weapon, though experts question its accuracy and effectiveness.
Key Facts
- Kim Jong Un presided over a military parade displaying a new missile.
- The parade was for the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
- The new missile, called Hwasong-20, is North Korea's latest intercontinental ballistic missile.
- The missile is claimed to potentially reach anywhere in the United States.
- Experts are unsure about the missile's precision and warhead re-entry capability.
- The system might carry multiple warheads, challenging U.S. missile defenses.
- Kim Jong Un praised North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine and stated ambitions for the army's growth.
- Kim expressed interest in stronger ties and exchanges with Russia during a meeting with Dmitry Medvedev.
