North Korea unveils Hwasong‑20 solid‑fuel ICBM
North Korea unveiled the Hwasong‑20, a solid‑fuel intercontinental ballistic missile its state media and leader say can reach the United States; KCNA called it the "most powerful nuclear strategic weapons system" but said it has not yet been tested. Foreign leaders including China’s Li Qiang, Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev and Vietnam’s To Lam attended the parade; Kim Jong Un met with Medvedev, who praised North Korean soldiers reported to be fighting with Russia in Ukraine, and Kim said he hopes to strengthen ties with Russia.
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📌 Key Facts
- North Korea unveiled the Hwasong‑20 solid‑fuel intercontinental ballistic missile during a military parade.
- State news agency KCNA described the Hwasong‑20 as the "most powerful nuclear strategic weapons system" and said it has not yet been tested.
- Foreign leaders attending the parade included China's Li Qiang, Russia's Dmitry Medvedev, and Vietnam's Communist Party chief To Lam.
- Kim Jong Un met with Dmitry Medvedev during the visit.
- Reports say Medvedev praised the sacrifice of North Korean soldiers reportedly fighting with Russia in Ukraine.
- Kim said he hopes to strengthen ties with Russia and work together toward common goals.
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Kim Jong Un shows off 'most powerful' ballistic missile as foreign leaders watch North Korea military parade
New information:
- KCNA characterized the Hwasong-20 as the 'most powerful nuclear strategic weapons system' and noted it has not yet been tested.
- Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam also attended the parade, in addition to China’s Li Qiang and Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev.
- Kim Jong Un met with Dmitry Medvedev on Friday; the report says Medvedev praised the sacrifice of North Korean soldiers fighting with Russia in Ukraine.
- Kim said he hopes to strengthen ties with Russia and work together toward common goals.