North Korea unveils record amount of missiles in grand military parade
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, a military parade is held to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. PA
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Demonstration of power in North Korea.
On the occasion of a gigantic military parade on Wednesday evening February 8, the country revealed an impressive military arsenal.
Never had the regime paraded so many long-range missiles through the streets of the capital.
While inter-Korean relations are extremely tense, North Korea, in the presence of its leader Kim Jong-un, accompanied by his wife and daughter, demonstrated to the world the extent of its military power.
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With our correspondent in Seoul,
Nicolas Rocca
Solid-fuel missiles, a dozen Hwasong 17s capable of theoretically hitting all of American territory.
North Korea, extremely isolated since the start of the pandemic and handicapped by economic sanctions, has nevertheless managed to show that its nuclear arsenal is more powerful than ever.
During a military parade celebrating 75 years of the Korean People's Army, Kim Jong-un, accompanied by his wife and daughter, unveiled impressive new abilities.
On the occasion of a gigantic military parade on Wednesday evening February 8, the country revealed an impressive military arsenal.
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Challenge the United States
First long-range solid-fuel missiles, faster to use and transport than liquid-fuel ones.
A technological feat for the regime.
And then above all at least between ten and twelve Hwasong 17, this missile equipped with several nuclear warheads and an estimated range of 15,000 km.
Successfully tested last November, it is theoretically capable of hitting both Paris and New York.
The number of missiles unveiled is significant, as some specialists point to the fact that it would correspond to American anti-missile defense capabilities on its west coast.
A way to show that the goal of surpassing the defensive capabilities of the United States is not unattainable for Kim Jong-un.
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