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N Koreans celebrate successful ICBM test

This image taken on July 9, 2017 shows Kim Jong Un attending a concert in celebration of North Korea July 4 missile launch.

North Koreans have held an honorary concert, among other ceremonies, to celebrate the successful launch of their country’s first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

The concert was one of many events organized in North Korea to celebrate the July 4 launch of Hwasong-14 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), which Pyongyang said was capable of reaching anywhere in the world.

This photo taken on July 6, 2017 shows a mass dance event as part of celebrations marking the July 4 launch of the Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, Pyongyang. (By AFP)

The concert was held in honor of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Sunday.

Clips of the concert aired by North Korean television on Monday showed the guests at the concert, including many who were dressed in military uniform, repeatedly cheering and applauding Kim for the success.

In a photo taken on July 6, 2017 soldiers of the Korean People's Army (KPA) stand in formation during celebrations marking the July 4 launch of the Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, Pyongyang. (By AFP)

US intelligence agencies said the missile tested on July 4 was most likely a new ICBM with an estimated range of 5,500 kilometers and capable of hitting Alaska.

North Korea, which has been under huge international pressure and sanctions over its missile and nuclear programs, sees the country’s missile and nuclear arsenal as a strong deterrent against US aggression.


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