Breaking news: North Korea’s claims that it could hit the USA increased concerns about global security. North Korea, which tested a new Hwasong-17 type intercontinental ballistic missile last Thursday, had a very harsh reaction from South Korea and the USA. Following the aforementioned reactions, a new statement came from Kim Jong Un, which worried the whole world. Stating that he is “fully prepared for the long-standing struggle with the US imperialists,” the North Korean leader announced that his country will “continue to develop its deterrent offensive capabilities that cannot be exchanged for anything and cannot be sold for anything.”
NORTH KOREA TENSION IS RISING
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, who tested a new Hwasong-17 type intercontinental ballistic missile last week, raising security concerns in the region, has made new statements that will cause tension.
OPENLY ANNOUNCED: WE WILL CONTINUE
According to the news in the state-controlled Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim, who met with officials, scientists, technicians and workers who contributed to the development of the missile launched last Thursday, said that his country “cannot be traded for anything and sold for nothing”. “We will continue to develop offensive capabilities,” he said.
In his statement, Kim said, “But when you are equipped with deterrent strike capabilities, an overwhelming military force that cannot be stopped by anyone, you can prevent a war, ensure the security of the country, and eliminate all threats and blackmail from the imperialists.” It was reported that he also noted that there would be
Referring to the country’s missile program, Kim emphasized that “despite all difficulties, we will strictly adhere to our defense activities”.
INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE TESTED
North Korea announced that a new Hwasong-17 type intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully tested in its last missile test, which was recorded as the 11th weapons test of this year, last Thursday.
“WE ARE READY TO FIGHT WITH THE USA”
It is stated that the missile fired from Pyongyang International Airport, before hitting a target in the Sea of Japan, reached an altitude of 6,248 kilometers and traveled 1,90 kilometers, while North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that his country’s “long-standing struggle with the US imperialists is fully committed.” It was recorded that he said he was ready.
It was also made public that Kim said, “We will continue to increase our strong nuclear war deterrence, both qualitatively and quantitatively.”
CAN IT HIT THE USA?
Despite the United Nations (UN) resolutions, Pyongyang’s latest move, which continued its tests, received harsh reactions from Japan, South Korea and the USA, while the allegations that North Korea could hit the USA with its newly developed missile increased global security concerns.