The DPRK launched the missile is able to overcome two thousand miles. It is noted that the missile was launched at an angle 89 degrees from a mobile launcher. This writes Yonhap, citing a South Korean intelligence data.
It is also noted that the DPRK launched the missile speeds of 8.5 times the speed of sound.
Earlier, Japan’s defense Minister Tomomi Inada said that the launch poses a threat in view of the fact that it is difficult to track. She also noted that North Korea could test a new type of ballistic missile solid fuel.
February 12, the DPRK tested a ballistic missile medium-range “Puchiko-2”. Pyongyang claimed that the tests were successful.