In this regard, Yang Ho, vice-minister of the Metallurgical Industry, told KCNA:

I am very excited after hearing the news about the successful test-fire.

It will be a great thunderclap to the U.S. and hostile forces which are running amuck to block the advance of the DPRK. And it is a great victory that declares all over the world the DPRK would firmly defend its dignity and sovereignty with its strong nuclear deterrent.

I will do my best to make fresh achievements in putting the metal industry on a Juche and modern basis with the spirit displayed by the defense scientists and technicians.

Hong Pyong Guk, vice-president of the State Academy of Sciences, said:

The ICBM Hwasong-15 is a perfect and powerful rocket capable of striking the whole U.S. mainland with super-large heavy nuclear warhead tipped. And it is a weaponry system with high maneuverability and accuracy, which was developed by our own efforts and technology. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un for accomplishing the historic cause of completing the state nuclear force.

The new ICBM is a pride representing our dignity, spirit and future.

The victorious test-fire of ICBM pronounces that it is time for the U.S. and its vassal forces to make a proper option.

With no atrocious sanction, the enemies can check the DPRK people who are advancing toward the final victory in socialism with the spirit of self-reliance and self-development under the guidance of the respected Supreme Leader.

We, scientists of Juche Korea, will uphold the respected Supreme Leader with more scientific achievements of loyalty.