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Photos: North Korea’s latest ICBM test puts US mainland within reach

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said his country had achieved full nuclear statehood after what he said was the successful test of a new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on Wednesday capable of striking anywhere in the United States, escalating concerns among neighbouring states.

Updated on: Nov 29, 2017 4:19 PM IST

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South Koreans watch a TV news report after North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said today, the nation successfully tested a powerful new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that puts the entire US mainland within reach. North Korea described itself as a “responsible nuclear power”, saying its strategic weapons were developed to defend itself from “US imperialists’ nuclear blackmail policy and nuclear threat.” (Kim Hong-Ji / REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 29, 2017 4:19 PM

South Koreans watch a TV news report after North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said today, the nation successfully tested a powerful new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that puts the entire US mainland within reach. North Korea described itself as a “responsible nuclear power”, saying its strategic weapons were developed to defend itself from “US imperialists’ nuclear blackmail policy and nuclear threat.” (Kim Hong-Ji / REUTERS)

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A still from a video released by KRT shows that the North Korean state television brought out Ri Chun-Hee, a star presenter who only appears for significant developments, to announce the landmark launch. “The great success in the test-fire of ICBM Hwasong-15 is a priceless victory won by the great and heroic people of the DPRK,” she said, using the official abbreviated name for North Korea. (KRT / REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 29, 2017 4:19 PM

A still from a video released by KRT shows that the North Korean state television brought out Ri Chun-Hee, a star presenter who only appears for significant developments, to announce the landmark launch. “The great success in the test-fire of ICBM Hwasong-15 is a priceless victory won by the great and heroic people of the DPRK,” she said, using the official abbreviated name for North Korea. (KRT / REUTERS)

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People cheer as they watch a news broadcast at the Pyongyang Train Station announcing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s order to test-fire missile Hwasong-15 on Wednesday. Pyongyang said the missile reached an altitude of 4,475 kilometres (2,800 miles) and splashed down 950 kilometres from its launch site. (Jon Chol Jin / AP)

Updated on Nov 29, 2017 4:19 PM

People cheer as they watch a news broadcast at the Pyongyang Train Station announcing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s order to test-fire missile Hwasong-15 on Wednesday. Pyongyang said the missile reached an altitude of 4,475 kilometres (2,800 miles) and splashed down 950 kilometres from its launch site. (Jon Chol Jin / AP)

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This video grab aired by North Korea’s KRT on November 29, 2017, shows Kim Jong Un signing what is said to be a document on authorizing a missile test November 28, 2017. After two and a half months of relative peace. A Western expert said the missile’s lofted trajectory suggested an actual range of 13,000 kms --enough to hit every major US city. (KRT / AP Video Grab)

Updated on Nov 29, 2017 4:19 PM

This video grab aired by North Korea’s KRT on November 29, 2017, shows Kim Jong Un signing what is said to be a document on authorizing a missile test November 28, 2017. After two and a half months of relative peace. A Western expert said the missile’s lofted trajectory suggested an actual range of 13,000 kms --enough to hit every major US city. (KRT / AP Video Grab)

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A man walks past a street monitor showing news report about North Korea’s missile launch, in Tokyo. US, Japanese and South Korean officials all agreed that the missile, which landed within Japan’s exclusive economic zone, was likely an ICBM. The test did not pose a threat to the United States, its territories or allies, the Pentagon said. (Toru Hanai / REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 29, 2017 4:19 PM

A man walks past a street monitor showing news report about North Korea’s missile launch, in Tokyo. US, Japanese and South Korean officials all agreed that the missile, which landed within Japan’s exclusive economic zone, was likely an ICBM. The test did not pose a threat to the United States, its territories or allies, the Pentagon said. (Toru Hanai / REUTERS)

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South Korean army’s K-55 self-propelled howitzers take position at a military training field in the border city of Paju after the North’s successful test of an ICBM capable of hitting mainland United States. Donald Trump spoke with both Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae --after Wednesday’s test to underline the global threat posed by North Korea. (Yonhap / AFP)

Updated on Nov 29, 2017 4:19 PM

South Korean army’s K-55 self-propelled howitzers take position at a military training field in the border city of Paju after the North’s successful test of an ICBM capable of hitting mainland United States. Donald Trump spoke with both Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae --after Wednesday’s test to underline the global threat posed by North Korea. (Yonhap / AFP)

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