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North Korea Launches New Solid-Fuel, Long-Range ICBM Ahead of U.S. Election

Oct 31, 2024, 05:06 AM

North Korea has launched a new solid-fuel, long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) designed to reach the U.S. mainland. This marks the first such test in almost a year and signals an improvement in North Korea's missile capabilities. The launch comes ahead of the U.S. presidential election, adding to geopolitical tensions. Experts suggest that the missile's design may offer improved agility and potential capability to strike the U.S.