North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says

South Korea reported that North Korea is developing a carbon-fiber intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of delivering multiple warheads. This advancement raises concerns regarding regional security and could influence geopolitical tensions, affecting risk appetite among investors. The primary transmission mechanism here is heightened geopolitical risk, which may lead to increased volatility in defense-related stocks and currencies of neighboring countries, particularly South Korea and Japan. Traders will be closely watching upcoming military drills and diplomatic engagements in the region as potential catalysts for market reactions.

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