North Korea’s Successful ICBM Launch: Kim Jong-un Sends Warning to the US

North Korea Successfully Launches ‘Hwasong-18’ ICBM Missile, Kim Jong-un Expresses Satisfaction

North Korea announced that it has successfully launched the ‘Hwasong-18’ intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on the 18th of this month. The missile, which was personally supervised by Kim Jong-un, reached a maximum altitude of 6518.2km and traveled a distance of 1002.3km during its flight. It demonstrated North Korea’s exceptional combat capabilities by accurately hitting its target in the East Sea.

New Challenge to Enhance Nuclear Capabilities

Kim Jong-un, in light of the successful missile launch, presented a new challenge to further strengthen and develop North Korea’s nuclear capabilities. Although the specific details of this new challenge were not disclosed, it is believed to be aimed at showcasing North Korea’s offensive capabilities and absolute coercion power. Kim Jong-un emphasized the need to demonstrate the practicality and reliability of North Korea’s nuclear weapons to strengthen military threats against hostile forces.

Warning to the United States and Call for Proactive Response

Kim Jong-un’s presence at the missile launch and expression of satisfaction can be interpreted as a warning to the United States. Despite repeated warnings and condemnations, Kim Jong-un stated that the reckless and provocative actions of the United States and its allies have escalated military confrontation. He underscored the necessity of a more proactive response, indicating that North Korea is prepared to swiftly and firmly respond to any wrong decisions made by the United States.

Security Concerns and Demand for Strong Response

North Korea’s territory and border areas face serious risks, exacerbated by the deployment of US nuclear assets on the Korean Peninsula, which severely infringe on North Korea’s security interests. Consequently, there is an urgent need for a stronger and more powerful response to safeguard North Korea’s peace and security. Kim Jong-un called for a stronger and resolute response to counter military threats from hostile forces.

Regional Implications and Preservation of Peace

The successful launch of the ‘Hwasong-18’ ICBM missile carries regional implications as it demonstrates North Korea’s capability to strike the entire US mainland. The objective is to preserve peace and security on the Korean Peninsula through coercion. Kim Jong-un emphasized that North Korea will not tolerate any military threats and will not allow peace and security to be undermined by hostile forces.

This news is sourced from Kyunghyang Shinmun.