Why is North Korea keeping silent on its latest missile tests?



Analysis Why is North Korea keeping silent on its latest missile tests? Experts suggest a range of explanations, including hesitance in Pyongyang to disclose details of its weapons programs Chaewon Chung May 11, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea test launches a Pukguksong-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile from near Wonsan, Oct. 2019 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 3, 2019) For mysterious reasons, North Korea has kept silent about its last two missile test events conducted on May 4 and 7, not promoting or reporting on them for days. North Korea tested a presumed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from waters off its east coast on Saturday, following a ballistic missile test from the Pyongyang area three days later. For mysterious reasons, North Korea has kept silent about its last two missile test events conducted on May 4 and 7, not promoting or reporting on them for days. North Korea tested a presumed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from waters off its east coast on Saturday, following a ballistic missile test from the Pyongyang area three days later. 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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Why is North Korea keeping silent on its latest missile tests?

Experts suggest a range of explanations, including hesitance in Pyongyang to disclose details of its weapons programs

Chaewon Chung May 11, 2022

Why is North Korea keeping silent on its latest missile tests?

North Korea test launches a Pukguksong-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile from near Wonsan, Oct. 2019 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 3, 2019)

For mysterious reasons, North Korea has kept silent about its last two missile test events conducted on May 4 and 7, not promoting or reporting on them for days.

North Korea tested a presumed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from waters off its east coast on Saturday, following a ballistic missile test from the Pyongyang area three days later.

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