Scott LaFoy is a researcher focusing in satellite imagery in Washington, D.C. He is co-editor with Yong Kwon at the Rice & Iron Blog (http://nkfood.wordpress.com/), focusing his research in energy security and military/political affairs on the Korean Peninsula, with an emphasis on primary and declassified intelligence documentation and satellite imagery.
It remains unclear if the DPRK is capable of full indigenous production of WS51200-equivalent chassis
Despite Trump's claims, Washington has a very limited toolset
The missile is moving from an artificial testing environment to an operational one
Sunday's missile test by North Korea represented a significant step forward for the country's missile program
Compared to other countries that have done the same thing, North Korea seems a long way off
DPRK officials are keeping vehicles in good condition, may be preparing for complex reopening
Image analysis shows the DPRK appears to be making significant strides
Critical to DPRK-China trade, numerous bridge projects are in the works
Satellite analysis reveals significant damage to infrastructure
Unclear if benefits of second strike capability outweigh risks of additional arms racing with North Korea
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