North Korea has confirmed that it test-fired its biggest-yet intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on the orders of leader Kim Jong-un, marking an end to a self-imposed moratorium on such tests.

North Korea fired what may be at least one ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vows to build an “invincible” military in the face of growing threats from the United States, accusing Washington of being the “root cause” of instability on the Korean Peninsula.