North Korea says Kim Jong Un ordered launch of new ICBM

Omkar Godbole FXStreet Contributor

Comments from North Korea are crossing the wires via Reuters-

Kim Jong Un ordered launch of new ICBM
New type of ICBM named hwasong-15
Test of new ICBM was a success
New ICBM can reach all of u.S. Mainland
Hwasong-15 is the most powerful missile so far
New missile flew for 53 min, hit targeted waters
Rocket was fired at lofted trajectory
Missile programme will not threaten any country as long as they do not infringe on n.Korea's sovereign gains
Missile had an altitude of 4475 km, flew 950 km

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