North Korea Pushes Boundaries with Record ICBM Test

North Korea has conducted a record-setting intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, according to state media KCNA. Leader Kim Jong Un emphasized the need to bolster the country's nuclear capabilities in response to perceived threats from its enemies. North Korea remains firm on enhancing its nuclear arsenal.

In an unprecedented move, North Korea announced on Thursday that it has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that surpassed all previous tests in range, as reported by the state news agency KCNA.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, present at the launch site, declared that the perceived threats from adversarial nations underscore the necessity to fortify North Korea's nuclear capabilities, KCNA reported.

Kim reiterated that North Korea's unwavering commitment to advancing its nuclear arsenal will not change, underlining the strategic importance of these developments, according to KCNA.

(With inputs from agencies.)