North Korea has conducted a successful test of its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called the “Hwasong-18” in response to perceived hostile actions by the United States and South Korea. The missile was able to travel a distance of 1,002.3 km and reach a maximum altitude of 6,518.2 km within a time span of 4,415 seconds. This significant achievement highlights North Korea’s readiness in the event of the United States making a “wrong decision,” as emphasized by the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un.
Political analyst Evgeny Mikhailov has previously stated that North Korea’s launch of an unidentified ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan serves as a clear message to its adversaries that it is actively preparing for a potential war. The Japanese Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the ballistic missile launched by North Korea fell into the sea.
This recent test underscores North Korea’s commitment to developing its missile capabilities, further heightening tensions in the region. The international community must closely monitor these developments and take necessary measures to ensure stability and peace in the region.
