North Korea successfully tests most powerful Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile
- North Korea successfully tested its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on January 30, 2022 from the Jagang Province area.
- This was the first nuclear-capable missile testing undertaken by the country since 2017.
- The Hwasong-12 has an estimated range of 4,500 km (2,800 miles).
Points to Remember:
- Hwasong-12 is a nuclear capable missile by which country?
Source: Business Standard