Summary
North Korea showcased its new intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-20, during a military parade in Pyongyang. State media described it as the country's most powerful nuclear weapon. The event highlighted North Korea's advanced weapons as well as its ongoing relationships with other countries like Russia.
Key Facts
- North Korea unveiled the Hwasong-20, its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), at a military parade.
- The parade celebrated the 80th anniversary of North Korea's ruling Workers’ Party in Pyongyang.
- The Hwasong-20 is described as North Korea's most powerful nuclear strategic weapon.
- The missile uses a new solid-fuel engine capable of producing 1,971 kilonewtons of thrust.
- Analysts believe the Hwasong-20 could be designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads.
- Kim Jong Un delivered a speech calling North Korea a strong, independent state.
- Russian official Dmitry Medvedev attended the event, highlighting North Korea's support for Russia.
