North Korea Road-Mobile Missile a Concern for U.S., Thurman Says

North Korea’s new road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile is of concern to the U.S. in part because it may be difficult to detect, according to the departing commander of U.S. Forces Korea.

The Hwasong-13 is now part of North Korea’s weapons portfolio, retiring Army General James Thurman told reporters in Seoul today. While it is “difficult to assess” the missile’s full operational capability it demonstrates North Korea’s “continued desire to develop long-range missiles,” General Thurman said.