North Korea launches intercontinental missile, escalating threat to US mainland

[DarlinG]

North Korea launches intercontinental missile, escalating threat to US mainland North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, marking its first test in nearly a year, aimed at demonstrating its capability to strike the US mainland. Leader Kim Jong Un ordered the launch, calling it a “military action” to counter threats to North Korea’s security, according to the Defence Ministry.