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What weapons did North Korea display?

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North Korea displayed new launch systems, the untested Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile, and showcased its nuclear and long-range missile capabilities at the Pyongyang parade.

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North Korean weapons on display at Pyongyang parade
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North Korean weapons on display at Pyongyang parade

On display were new launch systems and the as yet untested Hwasong-20, an intercontinental ballistic missile theoretically capable of striking anywhere on the U.S. mainland.

North Korean weapons on display at Pyongyang parade
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Al Jazeera
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North Korean weapons on display at Pyongyang parade

Kim Jong-un demonstrated strong national defense including nuclear weapons.

North Korean weapons on display at Pyongyang parade
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North Korean weapons on display at Pyongyang parade

Long-range missiles are also seen as a way to pressure the U.S. back to the negotiating table.

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