North Korea launches newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile: State media

Kim Jong-un guides latest launch, according to KCNA.

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North Korea launched a new solid-fueled Hwasong-18 Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), state media KCNA reported Thursday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un guided the latest launch, according to KCNA.

KCNA said the Hwasong-18 will defend North Korea, ''suppress invasions, and protect the safety of the nation.''