North Korea Unveils ICBM Capable of Reaching US Mainland

Brief By Reuters / 8:25 PM on 13 Oct 2026

North Korea has unveiled the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), reportedly capable of reaching the United States. The missile was displayed at a defence industry museum visited by leader Kim Jong-un, his daughter Ju Ae and wife Ri Sol-ju. A display near the launcher appeared to depict multiple warheads and missile ranges extending beyond the US mainland.