Nuclear security

North Korea missile 'can reach anywhere in the world,' state media says

North Korea says it has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that "can reach anywhere in the world."

Tuesday morning's missile test, which was conducted on the orders of the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, reached an altitude of 2,802 kilometers (1741 miles), according to state broadcaster Korea Central Television (KCTV).

"As a strongest nuclear state with the best ICBM rockets, North Korea will end the US nuclear war threats and defense peace and stability of the Korean peninsula," the announcer said on air.

The missile, referred to as Hwasong-14 on state TV, flew into waters east of the Korean Peninsula and may have landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, which extends 200 nautical miles from its coastline, according to a Japanese defense official.