(LEAD) N. Korea showcases Hwasong-20 ICBM, strategic weapons at new defense museum
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has showcased the Hwasong-20 intercontine...
On October 13, North Korea unveiled a new defense museum featuring advanced weapons, including the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and submarine-launched ballistic missiles, as reported by state media. The museum opened in honor of the 81st founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) on October 10.
The Hwasong-20 ICBM, capable of striking the U.S. mainland, was first unveiled last year during a military parade. State media displayed a diagram illustrating the missile's flight range, covering the Middle East, Australia, and South America. The museum also showcased various other advanced weaponry, such as personal combat gear, drones, missiles, and a new liquid-fuel Hwasong-17 ICBM.
North Korea's decision to open the museum may be an attempt to strengthen its position for potential negotiations with the United States, as U.S. President Donald Trump has shown interest in meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Kim Jong-un himself emphasized the museum's significance, calling it a "revolutionary treasure" and a "precious monument" built by the powerful state and people.
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