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Coverage dated July 12, 2023

North Korean leader vows to boost the country's nuclear capability after observing new ICBM launch

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to bolster his country’s nuclear fighting capabilities as he supervised the second test-flight of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the mainland United States.

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Kim vows to boost North Korea's nuclear capability after observing new long-range missile launch (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    His statement suggested North Korea would ramp up weapons testing activities to expand its arsenal in response to recent U.S. steps to enhance its security commitment to South Korea.

  2. NBC New York

    North Korean leader vows to boost the country's nuclear capability after observing new ICBM launch (opens NBC New York)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to bolster his country’s nuclear fighting capabilities as he supervised the second test-flight of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the mainland United States.

  3. NBC News

    Kim vows to boost North Korea’s nuclear capability after observing new ICBM launch (opens NBC News)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called the test-flight of a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile “another important stride” in efforts to strengthen his strategic forces.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    North Korea’s Kim vows to boost nuke capability after new ICBM launch (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    SEOUL, South Korea >> North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further bolster his country’s nuclear fighting capabilities as he supervised the second test-flight of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the mainland U.S., state media reported Thursday.

  5. Fox News

    Kim Jong Un vows to upgrade North Korea’s nuclear capability after missile test (opens Fox News)

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    North Korea will work to bolster its nuclear capabilities following a pair of successful ballistic missile launches in recent weeks, Kim Jong Un announced.

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