Why North Korea won’t act on its threat to launch long-range missiles — yet



Columns Why North Korea won’t act on its threat to launch long-range missiles — yet Pyongyang hopes to pressure the US to make concessions, but without angering its ally China Andrei Lankov January 21, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, Jan. 18, 2022 \| North Korea tests a "tactical-guided missile" on Jan. 17 In the first weeks of 2022, the North Koreans have rung in the new year with an impressive fireworks display. First, the DPRK flight-tested brand new ballistic missiles with hypersonic glider warheads, and then in quick succession launched a multitude of other ballistic missiles. To drive home their message even further, the North Korean Politburo stated on Jan. 19 that its patience is running thin and hinted that it might reconsider the country’s moratorium on nuclear tests and long-range missile launches, in place since late 2017. In the first weeks of 2022, the North Koreans have rung in the new year with an impressive fireworks display. First, the DPRK flight-tested brand new ballistic missiles with hypersonic glider warheads, and then in quick succession launched a multitude of other ballistic missiles. To drive home their message even further, the North Korean Politburo stated on Jan. 19 that its patience is running thin and hinted that it might reconsider the country’s moratorium on nuclear tests and long-range missile launches, in place since late 2017. 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 North Korea won’t act on its threat to launch long-range missiles — yet

Pyongyang hopes to pressure the US to make concessions, but without angering its ally China

Andrei Lankov January 21, 2022

Why North Korea won’t act on its threat to launch long-range missiles — yet

KCTV, Jan. 18, 2022 | North Korea tests a "tactical-guided missile" on Jan. 17

In the first weeks of 2022, the North Koreans have rung in the new year with an impressive fireworks display.

First, the DPRK flight-tested brand new ballistic missiles with hypersonic glider warheads, and then in quick succession launched a multitude of other ballistic missiles. To drive home their message even further, the North Korean Politburo stated on Jan. 19 that its patience is running thin and hinted that it might reconsider the country’s moratorium on nuclear tests and long-range missile launches, in place since late 2017.

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