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North Korea Claims New Missile Makes It A Nuclear Power

Independent analysts agree that the North's latest ICBM could reach as far as the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, though some questions remain.

North Korea says a new intercontinental ballistic missile tested on Wednesday proves it has a nuclear deterrent that can reach any target in the United States.

According to a statement from the Korean Central News Agency, the ICBM is capable of carrying a "super-large heavy warhead, which is capable of striking the whole mainland of the U.S."

The missile was launched in the early morning hours.

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