Kyodovia REUTERS TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A missile fired on Friday by North Korea had sufficient range to reach the United States mainland, and was Pyongyangsaid earlier the Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) had reached an altitude of 2,802km (1,731 miles) and flew 933km for 39 minutes before hitting a target in the sea. TheBBC looks at North Korea's nuclear ambitions and multi-national efforts to curtail them. While analysts doubt Pyongyang's claim, most experts agree the missile could reach Alaska or Hawaii. TheNorth Korean government has defended the launch. According to Pyongyang, it was a “righteous reaction” to joint military drills conducted by the US and NorthKorea has had the ability to launch short-range missiles that can reach its neighbors, including South Korea and Japan, for decades. Then, Guam Within Range Hwasong-12 .

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