North Korea for the first time publicly displayed the modified version of its KN-08 intercontinental ballistic missile during the military parade in Pyongyang on Oct. 10 to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party, according to China's Global Times on Oct. 12.
The special design of the new KN-08's radome indicated that the missile is probably fitted with the multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle that would allow the KN-08 to carry more than one warhead.
However, Colonel Na Seung-yong, spokesperson for the South Korean defense ministry, said the North is unlikely to be able to mount a nuclear warhead to the KN-08 despite the limited progress it has achieved. Na said both South Korea and the United States are paying close attention to the development of the KN-08 to judge whether the missile can carry a nuclear payload. Until then, no conclusion can be made, Na said.
Credit to wantchinatimes.com
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news/content?id=20151012000086&cid=1101
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