Ballistic salvo: How North Korea could carry out missile strikes on South Korea



Analysis Ballistic salvo: How North Korea could carry out missile strikes on South Korea DPRK’s growing short-range missile capabilities mean even limited attacks could be devastating, experts say Chad O'Carroll October 19, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean launch of four SCUD-variant missiles in March 2017 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun, edited by NK News North Korea has already tested more missiles in 2022 than any year in its history, with its mammoth long-range missiles and new capabilities like hypersonic glide vehicles receiving the lion’s share of attention. But experts tell NK News that Pyongyang’s existing and emerging short-range capabilities actually pose the greatest threat to South Korea, particularly as Kim Jong Un has decided to push forward their development under his five-year military plan. North Korea has already tested more missiles in 2022 than any year in its history, with its mammoth long-range missiles and new capabilities like hypersonic glide vehicles receiving the lion’s share of attention. But experts tell NK News that Pyongyang’s existing and emerging short-range capabilities actually pose the greatest threat to South Korea, particularly as Kim Jong Un has decided to push forward their development under his five-year military plan. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Ballistic salvo: How North Korea could carry out missile strikes on South Korea

DPRK’s growing short-range missile capabilities mean even limited attacks could be devastating, experts say

Chad O'Carroll October 19, 2022

Ballistic salvo: How North Korea could carry out missile strikes on South Korea

North Korean launch of four SCUD-variant missiles in March 2017 | Image: Rodong Sinmun, edited by NK News

North Korea has already tested more missiles in 2022 than any year in its history, with its mammoth long-range missiles and new capabilities like hypersonic glide vehicles receiving the lion’s share of attention.

But experts tell NK News that Pyongyang’s existing and emerging short-range capabilities actually pose the greatest threat to South Korea, particularly as Kim Jong Un has decided to push forward their development under his five-year military plan.

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