Breakthrough: North Korea's Long Range Missile Launch



Opinion Breakthrough: North Korea’s Long Range Missile Launch In December launch North Korea has proven cynics wrong and shown that it can successfully deploy a three-stage ICBM NK News February 7, 2013 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Provided by author *By Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. Ph.D. at Angelo State University.* Dr. Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Angelo State University and the current President of the International Council on Korean Studies. His latest book, The Last Days of Kim Jong-il: The North Korean Threat in a Changing Era (Washington DC: Potomac Books) is scheduled for publication in April, 2013. *By Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. Ph.D. at Angelo State University.* Dr. Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Angelo State University and the current President of the International Council on Korean Studies. His latest book, The Last Days of Kim Jong-il: The North Korean Threat in a Changing Era (Washington DC: Potomac Books) is scheduled for publication in April, 2013. 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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Breakthrough: North Korea’s Long Range Missile Launch

In December launch North Korea has proven cynics wrong and shown that it can successfully deploy a three-stage ICBM

NK News February 7, 2013

Breakthrough: North Korea’s Long Range Missile Launch

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Dr. Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Angelo State University and the current President of the International Council on Korean Studies. His latest book, The Last Days of Kim Jong-il: The North Korean Threat in a Changing Era (Washington DC: Potomac Books) is scheduled for publication in April, 2013.

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