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Any rocket capable of reaching orbit is potentially an ICBM.

• neom 3y ago
  NK are specifically prohibited from launching ICBMs under international regulation. Launching them is "illegal". They've test launched a few in the past that were wildly condemned, this is the first time South Korea has threatened to shoot one down, although I'm certain they won't.
  • RobotToaster 3y ago
    >NK are specifically prohibited from launching ICBMs under international regulation What regulations specifically? It seems doubtful the DPRK agreed to those regulations? Edit: I looked it up, it was some random security council resolution, which are usually toothless.
    • neom 3y ago
      You're missing the point. South Korea would be well within their rights under international law to shoot down the North Korean rocket that is launching the satellite with no repercussions from the international community. I doubt they will because it would probably start WW3, however they have said they may.