There are four main types of ballistic missiles, one of which is the intercontinental ballistic missile. Were North Korea to fire an ICBM at the U.S., it would reach the American mainland in just over half an hour, according to a 2023 study conducted by Beijing Institute of Electronic System Engineering (via Business Insider).
To carry out the study, the researchers simulated the firing of a Hwasongpho-15 missile from Sunchon, a city located in the west-central region of North Korea.
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North Korea has further improved its nuclear capabilities since 2023. In October 2024, the North Koreans launched the Hwasong-19, describing it as “world’s strongest strategic missile” and “the perfected weapon system,” per NBC News.
While foreign experts have disputed these claims, they concede that the Hermit Kingdom has made significant advancements. It is unclear if North Korea has the technology to launch a successful strike on the U.S., but the tests it has conducted suggest it has the capability to deliver strikes on South Korea and other neighboring countries.
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