Tag Archives: North Korea

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shows his tearful side

Although the young leader has consolidated his rule over the isolated nation with ruthless purges, North Korean observers say he has also tried to present himself as a more traditional political leader than his eccentric father, Kim Jong Il. Speaking at a military parade on Saturday, Kim was emotional as …

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North Korea unveils new ‘monster’ ICBM at parade

Analysts said the missile, which was displayed on an 11-axis carrier vehicle, would be one of the world’s largest mobile road intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in the world if operational. “This missile is a monster,” said Melissa Hanham, deputy director of the Open Nuclear Network. Also on display was the …

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‘Disappointing’ to see huge new North Korean missile: US official

North Korea’s Hwasong-15 ICBM during a military parade (Archive) Washington, United States: A US official said Sunday that it was “disappointing” that North Korea displayed a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a military parade in Pyongyang, as denuclearization negotiations between the two countries remain stalled. Leader Kim Jong Un …

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North Korea unveils new ‘monster’ ICBM at parade

Analysts said the missile, which was displayed on an 11-axis carrier vehicle, would be one of the world’s largest mobile road intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in the world if operational. “This missile is a monster,” said Melissa Hanham, deputy director of the Open Nuclear Network. Also on display was the …

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