Kim Jong-un wants to build the largest nuclear plant in the world in North Korea. The leader made the statement on Sunday during a visit to the test site of Hwasong-17, North Korea’s largest known ICBM, according to state media.
At the Hwasong-17 test site, Kim Jong-un is said to have promoted dozens of military officials for their efforts regarding the missile’s recent launch. He called the Hwasong-17 “the world’s most powerful strategic weapon” and said the missile proved that North Korea is innovative and will eventually be able to form the strongest military in the world.
During the visit, which included extensive photo ops with scientists, military personnel and others involved, the country’s leader said North Korean scientists “have made wonderful progress in developing the technology to deliver nuclear warheads on ballistic missiles.” “He did not come up with that technology or further plans.
The launch of the Hwasong-17 earlier this month prompted a summit between the leaders of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the United States and South Korea at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Bangkok. According to South Korean observers, the missile could reach New York and Washington.
