1. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that North Korea is close to completing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the United States, with only re-entry technology as the remaining challenge.
2. The president also noted that North Korea has enough nuclear weapons to sustain its regime and could add 15 to 20 more bombs to its arsenal each year if unchecked.
3. Lee emphasized concerns about potential nuclear weapon exports from North Korea, reiterating his calls for halting the country's nuclear and missile development and pursuing denuclearization in the long term. Additionally, it was reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been briefed on a new engine for a "next-generation" ICBM.
2. The president also noted that North Korea has enough nuclear weapons to sustain its regime and could add 15 to 20 more bombs to its arsenal each year if unchecked.
3. Lee emphasized concerns about potential nuclear weapon exports from North Korea, reiterating his calls for halting the country's nuclear and missile development and pursuing denuclearization in the long term. Additionally, it was reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been briefed on a new engine for a "next-generation" ICBM.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warns North Korea is near completing an ICBM capable of reaching the U.S., with re-entry technology as the final hurdle. He also expresses concerns about nuclear weapon exports, calling for a halt to North Korea's nuclear and missile development, and pursuing