Hwasong‑20: North Korea’s Nuclear-Missile Ambitions

North Korea has unveiled the Hwasong-20, its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile to date — a solid-fuel, road-mobile system capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. Analysts warn the new weapon could mark a turning point in Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions, while Washington faces mounting pressure to reinforce deterrence, strengthen alliances, and keep diplomacy alive.