TOKYO -- A global threat that was anticipated for decades has become all too real for the U.S. and its East Asian allies: North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile believed to be able to deliver a nuclear warhead to much of the world.
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's ICBM threat verges on reality, 30 years in the making
Latest test -- 4th during Ukraine war -- makes stride toward global nuclear strike capability
The launch of what North Korea said was a Hwasong-17 greatly expanded the country's strike abilities. (Photo from KCNA)
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