Hwasong-19
| Hwasong-19 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2024–present |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Specifications | |
| Length | At least 28 m (92 ft) |
| Warhead | Nuclear warhead MIRV-capable |
| Propellant | solid-fueled (all three stages) |
Operational range | At least 15,000 km (9,300 mi) |
Launch platform | 11-axle transporter erector launcher (TEL) |
The Hwasong-19 (Korean: 《화성포-19》형; lit. 'Mars Artillery Type 19') is a North Korean solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). First tested on 31 October 2024, Hwasong-19 is an evolution of Hwasong-18 with a longer range and a heavier payload. Hwasong-19 has been claimed by North Korean state media as the world's strongest missile.