Chances N. Korea has missile reentry technology "low": S. Korean JCS



News Chances N. Korea has missile reentry technology “low”: S. Korean JCS Seoul's MOU declines to publicly comment on N. Korean intent ahead of sanctions talks at UN tomorrow Dagyum Ji May 15, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday that it’s unlikely that North Korea has developed the technology for atmospheric missile re-entry and that additional verification is required before Seoul can confirm DPRK state media’s claims about its Sunday missile test. North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Monday that the country had successfully test-fired a “ground-to-ground medium long-range strategic ballistic rocket” – named the Hwasong-12 – on Sunday. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday that it’s unlikely that North Korea has developed the technology for atmospheric missile re-entry and that additional verification is required before Seoul can confirm DPRK state media’s claims about its Sunday missile test. North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Monday that the country had successfully test-fired a “ground-to-ground medium long-range strategic ballistic rocket” – named the Hwasong-12 – on Sunday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Chances N. Korea has missile reentry technology “low”: S. Korean JCS

Seoul's MOU declines to publicly comment on N. Korean intent ahead of sanctions talks at UN tomorrow

Dagyum Ji May 15, 2017

Chances N. Korea has missile reentry technology “low”: S. Korean JCS

Rodong Sinmun

The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday that it’s unlikely that North Korea has developed the technology for atmospheric missile re-entry and that additional verification is required before Seoul can confirm DPRK state media’s claims about its Sunday missile test.

North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Monday that the country had successfully test-fired a “ground-to-ground medium long-range strategic ballistic rocket” – named the Hwasong-12 – on Sunday.

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