North Korea claims it tested first intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korea says it successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile capable of hitting "anywhere in the world", under the supervision of leader Kim Jong-un.

Key points:

 * Initial assessments said missile was "intermediate range", but North Korea says it was intercontinental
 * If proven intercontinental, would be the first
 * Weapons analyst says missile could be powerful enough to reach Alaska
 * Australia has condemned the launch

The Hwasong-14 missile reached an altitude of 2,802 kilometres and hit its target precisely after flying for 933km in 39 minutes, the announcement on state television said.

"The test launch was conducted at the sharpest angle possible and did not have any negative effect on neighbouring countries," the statement said.

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