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North Korea Conducts ICBM Test Ahead of Election

North Korea launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Pyongyang on October 31, 2024. This marks the first significant missile test since September and coincides with heightened tensions surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The missile landed in waters between North Korea and Japan, raising concerns among regional allies.

North Korea Tests Hwasong-19 ICBM

On November 1, 2024, North Korea successfully launched the Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), achieving record altitude and flight duration. The test, observed by Kim Jong-un, is seen as a demonstration of military capability amid rising tensions with the U.S. and its allies, particularly concerning troop deployments to Russia.