The test appears to be aimed at developing a new type of missile with an improved performance.

had information that all parts of a complete system test were included.including a re-entry vehicle capable of dropping a small nuclear weapon on a specific target.

He said that what the Trump administration wants is for Kim to change its path or policy relying on nuclear weapons program to protect his regime.stressed that Trump should focus on making Kim realize that nuclear brinkmanship is actually threatening stability for his regime.The Washington-based North Korea expert.

even more after the Syria attack and the armada bluster.who served as a senior research fellow in the U.

or at least an only partial success.

perhaps with him still as leader.South Korea and the United States are analyzing more details in addition to its flight distance.

Korea changes attitude 2017-05-14 10:47|North Korea North Korea has carried out ballistic missile launches seven times this year./ YonhapNK missile launch overshadows Moons dialogue overtureNorth Korea launched a ballistic missile Sunday in what appeared to be a test of the new South Korean governments inter-Korean policy just four days after Moon Jae-in took office.

We must show the North that dialogue will be possible only when it changes its attitude.I find its reckless provocation deeply regretful