South Korea recovers likely North Korean missile debris from East Sea | NK News
NK News Logo
November 24, 2024
NK News is hiring
News

South Korea recovers likely North Korean missile debris from East Sea

The remnant of a short-range missile fired last week may provide key insights into DPRK weapons development

South Korea fished up debris likely from a short-range ballistic missile that North Korea fired across the inter-Korean maritime border last week, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday.

A salvage vessel embarked last Friday to recover remnants from the missile after it flew south of the Northern Limit Line two days earlier, splashing down near South Korean waters east of the city of Sokcho.

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.