South Korean Intelligence: North Korea's Missiles Do Not Have The Ability To Survive Re-Entry

North Korea successfully launched a Hwasong-14 missile with a possible range of about 6,700km. Picture: AFP

ABC News Online: North Korea's claims of intercontinental ballistic missile re-entry capability disputed by South Korea

South Korea's intelligence agency does not believe North Korea has secured re-entry capabilities for its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, a South Korean politician has said, disputing Pyongyang's account.

North Korea launched what was said to be a nuclear-capable ICBM last week as it presses on with its nuclear and missile programs in defiance of United Nations sanctions.

Pyongyang's state media said last week's test successfully verified the atmospheric re-entry of the warhead loaded on the test-launched Hwasong-14 missile, which experts say may be able to reach the US state of Alaska.

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North Korea missile lacks re-entry capability, South Korea says -- CNN
S.Korea says North doesn't have ICBM re-entry technology -- Reuters
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