North Korea is in the “final stages” of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile, leader Kim Jong-Un said on Sunday, claiming the country had significantly bolstered its nuclear deterrent in 2016. [Image by Ahn Young-joon/AP Images] In his address, Kim Jong Un noted that research and development of the “cutting edge arms” was in the “last stage.” “Research and development of cutting edge arms equipment is actively progressing and ICBM rocket test launch preparation is in its last stage.” The country has not been shy about denoting their missile and nuclear testing with the leader attempting not one but eight intermediate-range Musudan ballistic missile just last year. The United Nations has had sanctions on North Korea since 2006 when the country openly began testing nuclear and ballistic missiles, tests that were in direct conflict with UN policy. The sanctions were tightened last month after Pyongyang conducted its fifth and largest nuclear test September 9.
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, claims that the country is close to developing an intercontinental ballistic missile.