SEOUL -- North Korea's confirmation that it tested its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on Sunday indicates Pyongyang has the capability to deploy weapons that could target the U.S. territory of Guam.
The recent intensification of North Korea's military provocations is believed to be an attempt to gain an upper hand in negotiations with the United States.
Sunday's test marked the first time since September 2017 that North Korea has launched a Hwasong-12 missile, which is said to have a range of about 5,000 kilometers.
