Why North Korea would supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles



Analysis Why North Korea would supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles Seoul says shipment may have happened, and experts say DPRK could use it as opportunity to test new weapons in combat Anton Sokolin \| Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea's test-launch of an apparent KN-23 short-range ballistic missile \| Image: KCTV (March 28, 2023) Reports that North Korea may have provided short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) to Russia point to the lengths Pyongyang is willing to go to support the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, as well its growing confidence in its weapons capabilities, according to experts. In a background briefing last week, the South Korean military announced that it had detected “signs” of the DPRK providing SRBMs as well as anti-tank and anti-air missiles to Moscow, not just artillery as previously claimed. Reports that North Korea may have provided short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) to Russia point to the lengths Pyongyang is willing to go to support the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, as well its growing confidence in its weapons capabilities, according to experts. In a background briefing last week, the South Korean military announced that it had detected “signs” of the DPRK providing SRBMs as well as anti-tank and anti-air missiles to Moscow, not just artillery as previously claimed. 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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Why North Korea would supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles

Seoul says shipment may have happened, and experts say DPRK could use it as opportunity to test new weapons in combat

Anton Sokolin | Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2023

Why North Korea would supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles

North Korea's test-launch of an apparent KN-23 short-range ballistic missile | Image: KCTV (March 28, 2023)

Reports that North Korea may have provided short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) to Russia point to the lengths Pyongyang is willing to go to support the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, as well its growing confidence in its weapons capabilities, according to experts.

In a background briefing last week, the South Korean military announced that it had detected “signs” of the DPRK providing SRBMs as well as anti-tank and anti-air missiles to Moscow, not just artillery as previously claimed.

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