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In a powerful show of force, the United States has deployed a B-1B Lancer bomber to Northeast Asia for a joint military exercise with South Korean and Japanese forces, following North Korea’s recent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. This ICBM, the Hwasong-19, reportedly achieved a record-breaking altitude of 4,350 miles, which is over 17 times the height of the International Space Station, underscoring North Korea's continued advancements in long-range missile technology. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the test, signaling his direct. . .