North Korea leader says longest ICBM test 'appropriate military action' against enemies


  • World
  • Thursday, 31 Oct 2024

Autumn leaves are seen entangled on a military fence near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, South Korea, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) -North Korea said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, upgrading what it called the "world's most powerful strategic weapon", as Seoul warned Pyongyang could get missile technology from Russia for helping with the war in Ukraine.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was on hand and said the test was a warning to enemies that have been threatening the country's security, KCNA state news agency said.

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