North Korea displayed sophisticated intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) at a military parade on Thursday.
The showcased weapons included 11 Hwasong-17 missiles, which may be capable of deploying nuclear payloads anywhere in the U.S.
- North Korea held a large parade on Thursday night to celebrate its military's 75th anniversary.
- The
parade highlighted Pyongyang's rapid expansion of "tactical and
long-range missile forces," according to Leif-Eric Easley, a professor
at Ewha University in Seoul.
- The number of Hwasong-17s on
display could potentially overwhelm current U.S. defense systems, warned
Ankit Panda, a nuclear policy expert.
- Seoul criticized Pyongyang for holding the event at a time when North Korea is facing a severe economic and food crisis.
- Some analysts believe the parade signals Pyongyang's intentions to test a new solid-fuel ICBM and conduct a nuclear detonation.
