North Korea Launches ICBM , With Range To Hit United States.<br />ABC News reports that according to Japan's Defense Minister, North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of traveling at least 9,300 miles.<br />This range reportedly puts the <br />U.S. mainland within North Korea's reach.<br />The test missile landed in northern Japan, prompting Misawa Air Base staff and personnel to seek cover for over 20 minutes as a precautionary measure.<br />The test missile landed in northern Japan, prompting Misawa Air Base staff and personnel to seek cover for over 20 minutes as a precautionary measure.<br />At this time, there are no additional indications or warnings of an immediate threat to Misawa Air Base, Commander Michael Richard, via statement.<br />At this time, there are no additional indications or warnings of an immediate threat to Misawa Air Base, Commander Michael Richard, via statement.<br />President Biden has been briefed on the matter.<br />Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement from Bangkok where she is taking part in the Asia-Pacific Cooperative forum (APEC).<br />This conduct by North Korea most recently is a brazen violation of multiple UN Security Resolution. <br />It destabilizes security in the region and unnecessarily raises tensions, Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.<br />We strongly condemn these actions, and we again call for <br />North Korea to stop further unlawful, destabilizing acts. , Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.<br />On behalf of the United States, <br />I reaffirm our ironclad commitment to our Indo-Pacific Alliances. , Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.<br />Together the countries represented here will continue to urge North Korea to commit to serious and sustained diplomacy, Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement
