North Korea displays intercontinental missile ahead of potential US summit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 04:02 · Archive

Kim Jong-un visited a museum displaying a Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a newly opened Defence Revolution Museum on Sunday, accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae and wife Ri Sol Ju. The museum displayed weaponry developed under Kim's leadership, ranging from drones to the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States, according to state media KCNA.

A display in front of the Hwasong-20 launcher appeared to show a multiple warhead design and a world map depicting ranges extending beyond the US mainland to the Middle East, Australia and South America. Shin Jong-woo, Secretary General of the Korea Defence and Security Forum, said the exhibition appeared intended to highlight Kim's defence science development programme, and gave the impression of propaganda aimed at gaining strategic advantage ahead of potential North Korea-US talks.

The visit came a day after US President Donald Trump said he might meet Kim during a planned trip to Asia. Trump is expected to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit in China in mid-November. Analysts said the museum reflected a broader effort to elevate weapons displays into lasting symbols of the regime's military accomplishments, with the permanent installation portraying North Korea's nuclear and missile buildup as a completed legacy. North Korea separately said it test-fired a tactical ballistic missile on Monday to confirm successful technical upgrade of an unspecified component.

How it is being reported

• North Korea showcases missile capable of reaching USNorth Korea's latest missile test has come a day after US President Donald Trump said he might meet Kim Jong-un during a planned trip to Asia.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 03:25
• North Korea showcases missile capable of reaching USNorth Korea's latest missile test has come a day after US President Donald Trump said he might meet Kim Jong-un during a planned trip to Asia.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 03:25

In this story: Kim Jong-un · North Korea · Donald Trump · United States · China · KCNA

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