North Korea Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Raising Concerns of US Mainland Reach

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North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday that is theoretically capable of reaching the US mainland. The missile traveled over 600 miles before splashing down in the sea northwest of Tokyo, Japan. This was the second missile launch by North Korea within 24 hours, following another test on Sunday. The US, South Korea, and Japan had anticipated the launch based on North Korean activity and moved ballistic missile defense ships into position beforehand.

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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.

00:02 North Korea test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday that's theoretically

00:06 capable of reaching the US mainland. The missile traveled over 600 miles before splashing down in

00:11 the sea northwest of Tokyo, Japan. This was the second missile launched by North Korea within 24

00:15 hours, following another test on Sunday. The US, South Korea, and Japan had anticipated the launch

00:20 based on North Korean activity and moved ballistic missile defense ships into position beforehand.

00:25 All North Korean missile tests violate UN resolutions, but Kim insists the programs

00:29 are for self-defense against perceived US threats. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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