#Spotlight: North Korea is preparing to mass-produce intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of reaching North America, according to a top US general. The Hwasong-19, a solid-fuel ICBM tested in October 2023, can launch much faster than older liquid-fuel missiles, making it harder for the US to detect and intercept. While North Korea’s ability to attach a nuclear warhead to these missiles remains unconfirmed, its stockpile could grow quickly, increasing the threat. The US is now work