North Korea's leader flaunts a stunt in front of a massive missile before it is launched (video)
A video clip released by state media showed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, wearing his usual black leather jacket and sunglasses, walking on the runway of Pyongyang International Airport in front of a massive missile, moments before it was launched.
In a dramatic way, the video depicts the minutes that Kim spent with high-ranking military personnel in uniform, prior to the launch of the "Hwasong-17" intercontinental ballistic missile, in an experiment that sparked international tension.
The video, which includes soundtrack and slow motion footage, showed the North Korean leader looking at his watch before apparently giving the signal to launch.
In another clip, during the 45-second clip, Kim appears to applaud and celebrate the launch with the military.
BREAKING: North Korea's state-run television shows edited footage of Kim Jong Un guiding the test-launch of what the country referred to as the Hwasong-17 ICBM.
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KCTV: Kim Jong Un and his officials cheering after the ICBM launch, edited as a slow-motion.
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