North Korea‘s ICBM Development Reaches Final Stage, Raising Regional Security Concerns
Seoul, South Korea – September 10, 2025 – North korea has reportedly completed development of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), escalating tensions and prompting South Korean officials to reaffirm their commitment to denuclearization while bolstering defense capabilities. The advancement comes amid a breakdown in international efforts to curb Pyongyang’s weapons programs and a potential collapse of the non-proliferation framework.
The completion of this ICBM development signifies a critical shift in North Korea’s military posture, potentially enabling the nation to directly threaten the continental United States. This development coincides with a weakening of the international system designed to prevent nuclear proliferation, including the potential lifting of sanctions related to illicit weapons development. South Korean authorities emphasize the need for a robust response to deter further provocations and maintain the integrity of the non-proliferation regime, while concurrently pursuing the ultimate goal of complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
According to a report by The Hankook Ilbo on September 10, 2025, securing a credible deterrent is paramount to rejecting illegal threats. The South Korean government, as stated in the report, remains dedicated to achieving denuclearization in North Korea as a means of preserving the global non-proliferation system.
Moon Jae-yeon,the Hankook Ilbo reporter covering the story,can be reached at munjae@hankookilbo.com.
