Hwasong-18
Intercontinental ballistic missiles
Country of origin
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.
The Hwasong-18 (Korean: 《화성포-18》형; lit. 'Mars Artillery Type 18') is a North Korean three-stage solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is the first solid-fueled ICBM developed by North Korea, and was first unveiled at the 8 February 2023 parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army. Its maiden flight occurred on 13 April 2023.
