FILE PHOTO: U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper participates in an arrival ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. October 8, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday said North Korea's nuclear and missile programs pose a global threat, after Pyongyang's unveiling of previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles at a predawn military parade.
The appearance of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a weekend parade in North Korea captivated many Western analysts. But officials in South Korea were far more concerned by the display of new multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and fast, maneuverable short-range missiles that would be ideal for striking targets in the South.
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