North Korea shows off powerful missiles vows to upgrade nuclear weapons program
Date 27 Apr 2022 time 10:54 a.m.
North Korea holds a parade to celebrate 90 years of military establishment Show off giant missiles to develop nuclear capabilities
The BBC is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Revolutionary Army. On the night of April 25, the past, with a great parade along with a large number of armaments including submarine-launched missiles The largest Ipersian missile and Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ever developed this parade.
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to take steps to rapidly strengthen and develop the country’s nuclear capabilities. He added that North Korea’s nuclear forces must be ready to work at any time.
Kim Jong Un also said North Korea’s nuclear weapons were essentially a means of preventing war. But it can be used in other ways as well. It echoed the remarks the North Korean leader had previously said that North Korea was ready to retaliate if attacked first.
The Hwasong-17, which was fired on March 24, is currently in international attention. It was reported by foreign media as North Korea’s most powerful missile since 2017.
The missile is a large intercontinental ballistic missile that was first launched in October. last year and was dubbed by analysts as “Devil missiles” that could hit targets in the United States
The KCNA reported that the missile was fired from Pyongyang. and soared to a maximum altitude of 6,248.5 km, traveling 1,090 km for 4,052 seconds, before hitting a fixed target in the Sea of Japan. Amid international criticism it is a security threat.
“This new missile will perform its mission and function reliably as a powerful nuclear war suppressor…let the world once again appreciate the power of our armed forces…and be fully prepared for the face American imperialism with the dangers of nuclear war,” Kim said.
Photo by KCNA via REUTERS
