Photos: North Korea claims successful launch of missile

Updated On Jul 04, 2017 06:25 pm IST

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North Korea said on Tuesday it successfully test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at an undisclosed location, which flew a trajectory that an expert said could allow a weapon to hit the U.S. state of Alaska. The launch comes days before leaders from the Group of 20 nations are due to discuss steps to rein in Pyongyang’s weapons programmes which the North has pursued in defiance of U.N. Security Council sanctions. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 04, 2017 06:25 pm IST

North Korea said on Tuesday it successfully test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at an undisclosed location, which flew a trajectory that an expert said could allow a weapon to hit the U.S. state of Alaska. The launch comes days before leaders from the Group of 20 nations are due to discuss steps to rein in Pyongyang’s weapons programmes which the North has pursued in defiance of U.N. Security Council sanctions. (AFP)

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An image made from video of a news bulletin shows what was said to be the preparation of the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile. (AP)

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An image made from video of a news bulletin shows what was said to be the preparation of the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile. (AP)

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The launch which North Korea’s state media said was ordered and supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, sent the rocket 933 km reaching an altitude of 2,802 km over a flight time of 39 minutes. (AP)

Updated on Jul 04, 2017 06:25 pm IST

The launch which North Korea’s state media said was ordered and supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, sent the rocket 933 km reaching an altitude of 2,802 km over a flight time of 39 minutes. (AP)

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The intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14 is seen during its test launch in Pyongyang. (REUTERS)

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The intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14 is seen during its test launch in Pyongyang. (REUTERS)

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Officials from South Korea, Japan and the United States said the missile landed in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). (AP)

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Officials from South Korea, Japan and the United States said the missile landed in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). (AP)

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un reacts during the test-fire of intercontinental ballistic missile. (REUTERS)

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un reacts during the test-fire of intercontinental ballistic missile. (REUTERS)

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Pyongyang residents watch the news on the successful launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile on a big screen near the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang. (AFP)

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Pyongyang residents watch the news on the successful launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile on a big screen near the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang. (AFP)

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Pyongyang has conducted missile-related activities at an unprecedented pace since the start of last year, but analysts had thought it was years away from having an ICBM. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 04, 2017 06:25 pm IST

Pyongyang has conducted missile-related activities at an unprecedented pace since the start of last year, but analysts had thought it was years away from having an ICBM. (AFP)

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