North Korea has conducted 10 missile tests since the beginning of 2017. (Kyodo News via Getty Images) |
Yi said on Monday North Korea’s claim that the missile it tested could carry a new large-sized nuclear warhead is unfounded, adding the agency had not detected any unusual activity at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
Last Tuesday, North Korea said it successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile, which they allege would be capable of striking anywhere in the world. North Korea already performed 10 missile tests so far this year.