Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile is launched from an undisclosed location in North Korea in this image released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency on July 13, 2023.
North Korea conducted a test launch of the Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile in July.
  • North Korea tested its new Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile last month.
  • The new IBCM uses "solid-fueled" technology, elevating the threat posed by North Korea.
  • Experts say that Russia likely provided the technology to make it happen.

North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile is its most threatening yet, and it likely has Russia to thank, experts say.