Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade



Expert Surveys Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade Analysts say ICBM-heavy event sends clear message to US, but question whether Kim Jong Un has named daughter his heir Ethan Jewell \| Ifang Bremer February 10, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldiers clad in winter uniforms parade through Kim Il Sung Square, Feb. 8, 2023 \| Image: KCNA North Korea carried out a large-scale military parade on Wednesday celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA), using the opportunity to unveil a seemingly new type of solid-fuel long-range missile as thousands of soldiers goose-stepped through Kim Il Sung Square. Experts say the new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) could dramatically increase the speed at which the country can launch nuclear warheads in the case of war. North Korea carried out a large-scale military parade on Wednesday celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA), using the opportunity to unveil a seemingly new type of solid-fuel long-range missile as thousands of soldiers goose-stepped through Kim Il Sung Square. Experts say the new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) could dramatically increase the speed at which the country can launch nuclear warheads in the case of war. 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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Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade

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Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade

North Korean soldiers clad in winter uniforms parade through Kim Il Sung Square, Feb. 8, 2023 | Image: KCNA

North Korea carried out a large-scale military parade on Wednesday celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA), using the opportunity to unveil a seemingly new type of solid-fuel long-range missile as thousands of soldiers goose-stepped through Kim Il Sung Square.

Experts say the new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) could dramatically increase the speed at which the country can launch nuclear warheads in the case of war.

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