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North Korea debuts next stage in topsy-turvy development of solid-fuel missiles
Tests of new intermediate-range missile engines follow solid-fuel ICBM success and lay groundwork for flight testing
November 15, 2023
How two Koreas’ embrace of missile capabilities has amplified conflict risks
Lowering likelihood of North Korean nuclear use has emerged as primary task in near term, eclipsing denuclearization
November 7, 2023
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
Hero Kim Kun Ok may not reach depths of others but multiple launch modes can fluster US and allied targeting in crisis
September 8, 2023
Despite second launch failure, North Korea takes step toward spy satellite goals
DPRK is rapidly iterating on military spy satellite and launch vehicle, which flew farther than during first test in May
August 25, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
Mass-production capabilities are wake-up call to how well North Korea has adapted defense ambitions to sanctions regime
August 10, 2023
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones
July 28, 2023
A remarkable success: North Korea stuns with second test of solid-fuel ICBM
Hwasong-18 flew higher and longer than any previous missile, but how DPRK has achieved such feats remains a mystery
July 13, 2023
US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate
Washington Declaration provides important updates to alliance but risks encouraging South Korean nuke advocates
April 28, 2023
With new solid-fuel ICBM, North Korea can launch strike on US faster than ever
Hwasong-18 makes preemption more difficult, diversifying Kim Jong Un’s arsenal of less responsive liquid-fuel missiles
April 14, 2023
With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
Display of mass-produced Hwasan-31 helps North Korea achieve its deterrence goals, with or without a nuclear test
March 29, 2023
