North Korea Launches ICBM , With Range To Hit United States.
ABC News reports that according to Japan's Defense Minister, North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of traveling at least 9,300 miles.
This range reportedly puts the U.S. mainland within North Korea's reach.
The test missile landed in northern Japan, prompting Misawa Air Base staff and personnel to seek cover for over 20 minutes as a precautionary measure.
The test missile landed in northern Japan, prompting Misawa Air Base staff and personnel to seek cover for over 20 minutes as a precautionary measure.
At this time, there are no additional indications or warnings of an immediate threat to Misawa Air Base, Commander Michael Richard, via statement.
At this time, there are no additional indications or warnings of an immediate threat to Misawa Air Base, Commander Michael Richard, via statement.
President Biden has been briefed on the matter.
Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement from Bangkok where she is taking part in the Asia-Pacific Cooperative forum (APEC).
This conduct by North Korea most recently is a brazen violation of multiple UN Security Resolution.
It destabilizes security in the region and unnecessarily raises tensions, Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.
We strongly condemn these actions, and we again call for North Korea to stop further unlawful, destabilizing acts.
, Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.
On behalf of the United States, I reaffirm our ironclad commitment to our Indo-Pacific Alliances.
, Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.
Together the countries represented here will continue to urge North Korea to commit to serious and sustained diplomacy, Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement
