Pyongyang: North Korea has confirmed it fired a Hwasong-12 “mid-range ballistic missile” on Sunday. The Hwasong-12 missile system test was Pyongyang’s seventh test this month.
The test “confirmed the accuracy, security and effectiveness of the operation of the Hwasong 12-type weapon system under production,” the official Korean Central News Agency said.
KCNA said the test was carried out using the “highest-angle launch system” to ensure the safety of neighboring countries, and that the warhead carried a camera that took photos while it was in space.
North Korea has previously said the Hwasong-12 can carry a “large-size heavy nuclear warhead”.
KCNA reported the missile launch was conducted in such a way as to ensure the safety of neighbouring countries, and that the test warhead was fitted with a camera that took photos while it was in space.
On the other hand, the United States expressed concern about the escalating test.
