New York Times: North Korea Tests a Ballistic Missile That Experts Say Could Hit California
North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday that, for the first time, appeared capable of reaching the West Coast of the United States, according to experts — a milestone that American presidents have long declared the United States could not tolerate.
The launch, the second of an intercontinental missile in 24 days, did not answer the question of whether the North has mastered all the technologies necessary to deliver a nuclear weapon to targets in the lower 48 states. But just a few days ago, the Defense Intelligence Agency warned the Trump administration that the North would probably be able to do so within a year, and Friday’s test left little doubt that Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, is speeding toward that goal.
The missile launched on Friday remained aloft for roughly 47 minutes, according to American, South Korean and Japanese officials, following a steep trajectory that took it roughly 2,300 miles into space. It then turned and arced sharply down into the sea near the northernmost Japanese island, Hokkaido.
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More News And Analysis That North Korea`s Missiles Can Now Reach The Continental U.S.
North Korea says missile test shows all US within range -- BBC
Kim Jong Un Says Entire U.S. in Range of North Korea's ICBM -- Bloomberg
North Korea leader says ‘all US’ within range after missile test -- The Guardian/AFP
North Korea can now fire missiles at targets across the United States, experts say -- The Independent
North Korea’s Kim: ICBM Test Puts ‘Entire’ US in Range -- VOA
North Korea tests missile that could threaten Los Angeles, Chicago or New York -- CBS
North Korea Says Successful ICBM Test Shows U.S. Is In Striking Distance -- NPR
North Korea: Second ICBM test proves US in strike range -- Al Jazeera
More than half the continental US is within range of latest North Korean missile test, defense experts say -- CNBC
North Korea may have just shown a capability to strike the continental US -- Defense News
Early Observations of North Korea’s Latest Missile Tests -- 38 North
Analysts: North Korea Improves Its Capabilities With Each Missile Test -- NPR
