With the successful Hwasong-15 test, North Korea's final goal is in sight



Opinion With the successful Hwasong-15 test, North Korea’s final goal is in sight Expect the usual chorus of condemnation and sanctions, but Pyongyang is unlikely to be deterred Andrei Lankov November 29, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun In the early hours of November 29, the North Koreans launched a new ICBM. As has been the case in recent years, they used a so-called lofted trajectory: the missile first went as high as possible, to an unprecedented altitude of some 4500 km, and then returned to the earth. In the early hours of November 29, the North Koreans launched a new ICBM. As has been the case in recent years, they used a so-called lofted trajectory: the missile first went as high as possible, to an unprecedented altitude of some 4500 km, and then returned to the earth. 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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With the successful Hwasong-15 test, North Korea’s final goal is in sight

Expect the usual chorus of condemnation and sanctions, but Pyongyang is unlikely to be deterred

Andrei Lankov November 29, 2017

With the successful Hwasong-15 test, North Korea’s final goal is in sight

Rodong Sinmun

In the early hours of November 29, the North Koreans launched a new ICBM.

As has been the case in recent years, they used a so-called lofted trajectory: the missile first went as high as possible, to an unprecedented altitude of some 4500 km, and then returned to the earth.

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