The countries within reach of North Korea's missiles | Did You Know?

North Korea has a lot of nuclear power.
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Talks with the country keep falling over, because North Korea and other countries like the US can't agree on their definition of "denuclearisation". So if a showdown were to go down, how much of the world could be at risk of their nuclear missiles? We explain the different types of nuclear weapons they have, how far they can all reach, and why you shouldn't freak out and move to Mar del Plata in Argentina.
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In full: Where can North Korea's missiles reach?
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Nuclear Threat Initiative: CNS North Korea Missile Test Database www.nti.org/analysis/articles/...
Missile Threat: CSIS Missile Defence Project
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[@communistphili9]

*STOP GIVING KIM JONG UN SOME IDEAS PLEASE!!!*

[@vayatusz]

Communist Phili I was thinking the same thing 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@blackninjagaming6151]

NOOOO MORE IDEAS!!!

[@tomorrow6]

But everyone could do with more vases!

[@itsjustnopinionok]

Lol. Thats the news for you. "Hey your on the right track. But this might help you. We want to help you in helping us help you make the news."

[@moonlightwolf8317]

Same I woke up screaming bc of it😅🥺

[@nugge.t]

I’m watching because of Christmas gift

[@pixelknight7saltaccount57]

Same here buddy, same here

[@yoscarp389]

@@pixelknight7saltaccount57 yes me too

[@laurenj432]

I’m scared, what the hell do we do? Hardly anyone is talking about that

[@lifewithzinnah]

Lauren J i think it’s just something to scare us. this isn’t the first time they’ve threatened to nuke us. plus if they nuke us their whole country dies with us

[@laurenj432]

seouled Oh ok thanks. I’m just scared🥺

[@levi9959]

im moving to heaven

[@bl355inglaw8]

Total distribution cant be the only salution we all can live in peace too sad our leaders deside our faith

[@Toocoolforschool573]

Who knows Kim’s not gonna do anything

[@enderiman5631]

But god say Remember you eat cookies from your brother?

[@ryanodonnell6748]

We're all 1 day closer to it

[@gosulanre6669]

You mean hell?

[@eek7973]

When are we moving to mars

[@Youtuber-sh4oq]

2030S

[@martianstop5857]

Contact me...imma martian

[@ItsMeFrosty]

2038

[@Haz_wizZYT]

2020?

[@Haz_wizZYT]

I mean 2030?

[@ramziali3928]

A country with nukes has no right to tell another country they can't have nukes, especially when that country has used these weapons in live situations

[@patmerfranklinnebraska6179]

Says you, do we really need more nukes in the world? Noooo we do not. It is only a matter of time before, some Islamic jihadist gets their grubby hands on one and detonates one on a unsuspecting population of innocence. The security of nuclear weapons must be paramount to the safety of the entire world.

[@allacrossgooge381]

@@patmerfranklinnebraska6179 This is exactly what your country does - detonating all manner of bombs on innocent populations. And, do we really need any nukes - to borrow your thinking? You are the type of chap who wants to have, while you deter others from having.

[@patmerfranklinnebraska6179]

@@allacrossgooge381 I would prefer that nukes never existed. But since they do everyone shouldn't have them. Treaties don't work. Just ask the Native American people who have been denied tribal areas because of gold, oil, uranium ore. And buddy I am old fashioned lets settle our differences between two men on main street at high noon with 6 shooters may the best man win. And if it comes to war the leaders should be the ones fighting

[@ramziali3928]

America is the only terrorist

[@auxangess]

Let's just stop calling everyone terrorists and kill the nukes and be happy

[@ameer4949]

Looks like I’m moving to Brazil

[@shaunheng]

* new Zealand is a better option

[@joshuamartin8610]

Not go happn

[@Mira-hr3ew]

Yes

[@ifpstopmotions9720]

@@shaunheng i live in Brasil and its not bad at all, including the fact New Zealand can still be hit

[@pramodsubba2975]

Wtf believe in God evething is on gods hand

[@totalzbrittany9292]

This is getting worst than I expected, welp looks like im moving to the moon

[@andymelendez9757]

And people wonder why the aliens don't want to go public.

[@bengeelen3639]

Wtf does this have to do with aliens

[@cucumber623]

ive always thought its the humans that are the aliens, we are the only species that is hell bent on destroying itself by any means possible

[@OccidentalAryan]

@@bengeelen3639 Good question.

[@saharareyes3350]

I hope the USA can have can have a happy Christmas this year

[@abcabcq313]

Sahara Reyes they are getting a special gift

[@marieliana3142]

We won’t

[@saharareyes3350]

@@abb2914 i hope so

[@saharareyes3350]

@Katherine merry Christmas to you to ❤

[@mattnewhouse2171]

Katherine amen

[@solofire2708]

I rather have a zombie apocalypse then gettin nuke becuz at least u would have a chance of survival if ur a strong person, instead of just gettin nuked and thats it, theres kno chance

[@sai-tc7wv]

watch the movie train to busan

[@273man8]

If they launched it the city would be destroyed

[@abowlofsalad8812]

I’m moving to Brazil.

[@tonykoffa1962]

hurry up

[@luis5808]

Why?

[@sBabysKid-nk8eh]

A bowl of salad butter my biscuit

[@ayamspesialyeah2090]

You do know that Korea Korea can just move their missles

[@rock3tcatU233]

> Arrives in Brazil > Gets stabbed immediately by a crack head.

[@yoloodin4133]

Well one of em gonna send a Christmas gift.

[@pattyoconnell1953]

This opened my eyes. Video was well done. Thank you so much.

[@NehemiahJacobCoder]

Nice presentation April Chan. Your videos are really good. Do more.

[@michaelbetzer1966]

She's cute!

[@amariasmarie1317]

On behalf of United States we don’t have no problem with u North Korea🤣

[@alexanderthomas6263]

Lol

[@Brian-om2hh]

You DON'T have no problem? That means you DO have a problem........

[@tonyazzaro9593]

@@Brian-om2hh That's what happens when morons pretend they're American.

[@owo1744]

You do have a problem. Kim would, if given the chance, nuke the entire world and take it over.

[@Official_Frenzy]

Violence AINT THE ANSWER AND ALSO WE NEED PEACE! 🕊️

[@shrek2117]

I wish a safe Christmas for the West Coast and Alaska this Christmas(I’m from Tennessee)

[@gman3664]

And this is how the game Fallout started

[@bbobbiegurl467]

lol

[@Kazakhandproud]

Funny how this was recommended today 😳 still waiting for the Christmas gift....

[@americanpatriot2974]

They try anything, they’ll be off the map in 30 minutes

[@QuiGonJinn1993]

Not if china backs korea up korea may have the Ballistic missiles but china has an army.

[@hankbridges5055]

Roger's Place North Korea will be a load on China. They won't protect Kim because he's no value to China. Kim kills his own family. The U.S. will dare Kim to strike, but we will have all guns drawn to Kim.

[@amamplaysroblox7150]

Are we gonna die😓 I’m scared we going to be ok right?

[@lizzyb8722]

Amarynth Greenwood i dunno amarynth.. i’ll save you a seat in the dark tho bbg i’ve gochu 😪

[@dustinpossey3577]

Amarynth Greenwood its gonna c fine..

[@blackninjagaming6151]

IDK I'M SCARED

[@archiesutherland6127]

@@blackninjagaming6151, no. Kim knows usa within minutes would destroy his whole country

[@user-lh6nx6ow1x]

You won't. It's only threats and it is not sure if it can reach that distance, don't worry.

[@nicktricksandcreeps2397]

North Korea’s gonna blow themselves up 🤣

[@loweyy6710]

Nicholas Degidio frr🤣

[@sososos9518]

I was thinking that to, I mean if he wants to kill the world he is killing himself to...

[@kg3mtg751]

Than we all die togethere

[@nicktricksandcreeps2397]

Arrowsverse /gaming you like the flash such a great tv show

[@kg3mtg751]

Nicholas Degidio yea

[@edits4u.5]

Phew I live in South America so I’m kinda safe

[@FarahAbdul]

So the United States can keep 4000 nuclear weapons and north Korea can't have it. North Korea is lucky to have nuclear because at least no one can invade their nation.

[@graygris1492]

I hope the "Christmas gift" is world peace but most likely it's gonna be a missile... Who else is watching because of the Christmas gift

[@pattyoconnell1953]

April Chan great delivery by you.

[@gavinscolaro8715]

great video, thanks ABC!

[@spasplash156]

Notice how the timeline did not include Obama

[@michaelcalhoun3540]

What are you trying to say about Obama

[@jakesnake165]

Yeah i know Obama did nothing wrong worse president ever &if Kim would quit testing and acting like a fool we should fly over & bombard him with basketball's that would take his mind off of things

[@caytie]

At least flordia is most likely safe if it doesn't go far ✌😗

[@bbobbiegurl467]

Ah, another Floridian that is a man of culture.

[@hunterspringfield8255]

TBH this war needs to stop we only need peace.

[@zap2960]

If you want peace- prepare for war

[@holczy0]

@@zap2960 Yeah, World war one: the war to end all wars caused another world war, then a conflict that could destroy Earth. We totally need another war for peace.

[@zap2960]

@@holczy0 on your Quest for peace. You must request war. 1 world war is equally to 10 world wars, as any 1 can lead to victory and peace or failure and destruction.

[@PasscodeAdvance]

Just stop all the greedy people

[@noormohamed1948]

Hunter Springfield say that to donald duck

[@amaree9732]

The half of North Korea's missiles that don't tumble into the sea blow up on the launching pad.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Daniel Clark Yes that’s right

[@garyhalliday2140]

The ones that tumble into the sea are the long range tests. They put in just enough fuel so it looks like a short range test.

[@princeofarabia96]

As long as there are countries that possess nuclear bombs, the rest of the countries will try to take the same way as well. all have to destroy their nuclears or all have to possess them no other choice to NK

[@incarteminerYT]

So happy to live in Buenos Aires...

[@billm.2578]

can you just show us what an American Nuke would do to North Korea instead?

[@rtbtrell]

William Morin tight

[@billm.2578]

@Hedley Lamarr i would think one trident is not your Hiroshima yield..hell of alot worse. hate to think of the outcome

[@Prince-pb1vf]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dalegribble5661]

Very informative ty

[@altha2008]

They can always put the missiles on a boat park it about 200 miles off the East Coast and lunch

[@gggghshsk222]

If they launch one we’re launching 30 at their base and they only got one base

[@mewomewow]

Ummm. I know you guys are scared of North Korea and all, but just a reminder, USA has had ICBM for the past decades and is also completely capable of doing all these whilst NorKor is still only at the testing stages. In fact, the reason why NorKor is developing their own ICBM is because it doesn't want to be threatened with USA's ICBMs. *sigh* I'm tired of this planet.

[@GetsumJ]

Thank you for the update. Please note, ABC has a lot to learn about ICBM technology, payload mass, MIRVs, and North Korea. This a nothing but sensationalizing news.

[@garyherlth9031]

Have a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas and Happy new year to all the free world. And Little Rocket Man..........Piss Off you fly!!

[@remixsongs306]

Can the nuke hit California in Christmas?

[@pizzafab2350]

Sadly,yes

[@isabell9269]

@@pizzafab2350 good bye

[@pizzafab2350]

@@isabell9269 bye :(

[@isabell9269]

@@pizzafab2350 Its a Hoax

[@MovieStarV]

I’m taking the bus to Mars

[@forg6980]

If America wants that then they have trashed their nuclear too.

[@tomsbunk3790]

Bad thing about nuculer is not of their blast radius but its about radioactive material that can spread a lot far and a lot longer for thousand of year that is really a devastating effect perhaps NK is after this kind of effect rather then build a tsar bomba kinda like explosion...

[@Brian-om2hh]

I'd have thought that ANY missile launched by Fat Un would be relatively old tech, with less capable guidance systems. Well within the capabilities of the AEGIS systems of US Arleigh Burke destroyers. In fact I'm quite surprised they haven't downed any of his missiles so far. I have heard that the US not doing so is quite intentional, so as to avoid revealing the extent of their abilities on "test" missiles.

[@DeadRBLX243]

the nickname “fat un” is just perfect

[@unicornpurple940]

We’re dead

[@geos6905]

Yes sir see u in hell ig

[@jazminupshur]

KingGioC2 mcr really told us

[@lizzyb8722]

Unicorn Purple i’m so nervous tbh

[@VulpinetideCuteTimes0w0]

You're still falling for their empty threats? Do you not keep up with American military advances? we have American ships patrolling the seas all around America, these ships have devices that can detect and stop missile threats from far away. You people are such fear nannies, your fear is equal to that of a guy with a gun being afraid of a caveman that just discovered fire! It's hilarious, but seriously get a grip.

[@blackninjagaming6151]

See you in hell I guess..

[@EstherGarcia-jn8mk]

What the heck he want to destroy the WHOLE world ok almost

[@aleezamasood]

How fun for me..! I live in Washington DC

[@unoriginal1086]

Toronto, Canada. Almost out of range.......

[@Deborah5000]

Feliz Navidad

[@moonlightwolf8317]

DeboraHaHaHa 5000 Feliz Navidad

[@sai-tc7wv]

0:19 North korea clicked empty trash and removed all their nukes, but USA didn't click empty trash :)

[@rukna3775]

my god

[@iftakharkhan5448]

NORTH KOREA MISSILE DISTROY WHOLE AMERICA IN FEW MINUTES,😂

[@mcmedia7303]

This is a deadly serious topic,.. but was narrated like a high school project.

[@DanielaBarrientos]

Monstrous

[@lorelaaiiii5880]

Guys whose gonna come with me to Mars

[@santrax9476]

Bts. love I got u but can I go with and can u pls get me a tooth brush and we can try to make a farm and a water source and we will be all good

[@firstlast9731]

Missed a few things in the video. North Korea doesn't have "so many" nukes. They have missiles. Every country has missiles. The trick is creating the actual warhead. While they have done this, they don't have nearly as many as the US. Also, many of North Koreas tests are done in perfect conditions, without any counterforces from anyone. Combine that with the fact that many tests failed, the likely hood of a missile reaching the US is not so likely. Also, the newer missiles mentioned like the Hwasong-15 are barely in the testing phase. Not to mention, as said in the video, they may not have a reentry vehicle or even have a small enough warhead, rendering almost every missile built useless.

[@yumarixoxo]

*chuckles* *We’re all in danger*

[@Just_Jessiah]

I live in virgina time to move to anaritca

[@0nlytati.2x]

U sure u can survive wild animals, ice, and extreme temperatures... Try it den

[@aguywithananimeprofile8950]

Didn't know people didn't go to school in virginia lol

[@QuiGonJinn1993]

Sure we can live in a top secret super maximum security prison

[@abhishekemerson8332]

If America make a good defence system you don't have to worry girl Love from India🇮🇳

[@talwinderkang9864]

Very right kiding

[@satsarode]

Thats right

[@gregMD856]

Time for an update…

[@queengrant6408]

This really sucks i hate war

[@themeerofkats8908]

North Korea doesn’t want war, it’s the Ameikkkans who do

[@abdallaha92]

I get the feeling each of North Korea's missiles would be countered by systems around the region. How powerful their nukes are remains to be seen but it'll most likely end up impacting North Korea when they are immediately shot down.

[@peppa_pig4492]

I dont wanna die on tuesday bc he said that's USA s Christmas present☹😓

[@scottheffernan5286]

Wonderful news!

[@zyrox3240]

I’m in Cali so I’ll get hit first let’s go

[@Prince-pb1vf]

Same 😫😫😫😫 come to my address lets get hit last coz I'm hidden in my bunker🤦‍♀️

[@fadiabaho9356]

I live in Cali too but we have the missile interceptors so we’re safet

[@whyyousmilingwhenyournexth4047]

Korea would have to launch all at the same time

[@nazmulamin5132]

iuz for showing protipad point

[@Bultish]

and this was a year ago,,,

[@The_Urdaan_Podcast]

lovely

[@gman3664]

Kim will destroy half of the world holy crap

[@dynamike6646]

Can you explain this with a flat earth map ?

[@ghostbalone6433]

I thought Australia didn’t exist

[@comfy88338]

-don't believe those dickheads who think that-

[@debbies3763]

Howabout leaveing them alone? we haven't tried that yet.

[@nerfguy5295]

Good point

[@peachjuice2549]

see that's why I'm moving to north west of Antarctica

[@werwolfabwehr8034]

Came to Mar del Plata!!! Nice and safe beach city!!!

[@gurvindersingh-dt2rz]

guys, I have already taken a home in Jupiter

[@imsearching4yearsnowforana966]

My grandma lives there

[@santrax9476]

gurvinder singh what I told u too wait I hope u brought my tooth brush I’m coming pls wait for me

[@loftyhume7641]

And what about US missles?

[@katie1081]

i’m really worried about the christmas gift can someone tell me why it won’t happen please

[@sososos9518]

I got a bad feeling about new year... I don't live in the US but it still worries me it feels like if ww3 is happening it will be in 2020... I am scared af

[@mediainfo3227]

I love you bews repoter.😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@franbumidang2473]

How about 100000 kilometers ??can it reach too??..

[@markuchiha7737]

If I have superpowers I can create a barrier for other nearby countries against nokor

[@aedanpitoniak6158]

Omg I live in New York I’m scared

[@kashgetem]

TSQ Zilo same😰 me and my friends are scared af

[@exploringtogether7907]

Good thing I'm from Chile 😂

[@HollywoodRoseJack]

Our defense missiles system will shoot it down in a flash. Our jet fighters can tackle this no problems.

[@adamamato2151]

1:38 I finally find out what thaad means

[@mariacelestino4103]

Aight, time to let leave and live with ma homie penguins

[@rinaurishappy]

I’m praying for David dobrik and vlog squad

[@andirijal9033]

The best hwasong 15

[@bthesailor3804]

Hey man all i can say is in response to this is Its hard to when a war with a weak navy...murica

[@perlan1956]

Kim will never do the same mistake as Muammar al- Gaddafi

[@allacrossgooge381]

South Korea, don't be used to weaken the other Korea. Always remember that before US came into the picture, there was only one KOREA. Always remember, in whose interest it is to to have North and South Korea.

[@toxicsniper79]

If Kim Jong Un goes nuts on the earth and fires missiles,I’m moving to South America.

[@mikoajh2747]

I thought i was gonna be safe here in poland but apparently not

[@ymnation2010]

Rio de Janeiro aqui eu venho!

[@curtiscarpenter9881]

What Japan with the fourth most powerful weapon could do alone and do first counts on it's own and South South Korea. Then America needs only a supporting role, reducing risk at the get go.

[@heyeveryone1363]

Who wants to move to South Africa with me

[@sososos9518]

Let's go I can find a home😂🏡

[@Silrak50]

I thought nukes were supposed to end war

[@raymondmpierce311]

They will if North Korea and rocket man starts one

[@biancaedney2246]

Plz god save us

[@PinkRuby]

Damn, before I saw her face when she started talking I was sure I heard Tina from Tina tries it on youtube and thought I clicked the wrong video. They sound exactly the same it's spooky.

[@sarielreigns777]

North Korea never had a Nuclear Weapon in 1994. Stop your BS.