Analysis Blast-off: Identifying North Korea’s new ER ScudImage analysis shows the DPRK appears to be making significant strides In early September, North Korea displayed the as-of-yet undesignated ER Scud for the first time. The missile itself may not be news, as analysts like Markus Schiller have noted the existence of an unseen-in-the-DPRK Scud derivative for over a decade. But a review of parade and launch footage shown on KCTV, KCNA, and Rodong has not turned up any missiles that match what was tested in September. U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) released a statement first identifying the missiles as “two intermediate-range ballistic missiles” while the third missile was being assessed, then later identifying all © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |