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North Korea will step up its nuclear deterrent to guarantee its security against a potential U.S. nuclear strike, its state media reported on November 3 as it slammed the United States for a recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test.&nbsp;

On November 1, the U.S. Air Force launched a<a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-air-force-blows-up-minuteman-iii-in-test-flight-after-post-launch-anomaly" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> nuclear-capable Minuteman III missile </a>from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, before blowing the missile up after detecting an anomaly. South Korean defense officials participated in the test in their first such visit since 2016.&nbsp;

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North Korea will step up its nuclear deterrent to guarantee its security against a potential U.S. nuclear strike, its state media reported on November 3 as it slammed the United States for a recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test.  On November 1, the U.S. Air Force launched a nuclear-capable Minuteman III missile from the Vandenberg ...{ai:summary}<p>North Korea condemns the U.S. for conducting a recent intercontinental ballistic missile test, and vows to strengthen its nuclear deterrent in response to potential threats. South Korean defense officials were present during the U.S. missile test. #foreignaffairs</p>

North Korea Calls for Stronger Nuclear Force After U.S. Missile Test - The New American

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