Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
Why state-of-the-art US missile defenses may not stop new North Korean threats
Washington is spending billions on more interceptors, but DPRK’s growing arsenal demands rethink of decades-old approach
May 24, 2024
North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push
Kim Jong Un’s latest factory tour suggests even unfinished facility may be operational amid arms sales to Russia
May 23, 2024
Canada and New Zealand impose sanctions to counter North Korea-Russia arms trade
Designation of Russian entities follow sanctions by other Five Eyes members, highlighting coordination over Ukraine war
May 22, 2024
North Korean store hawks new fireworks modeled on its mightiest missile
Fireworks based on Hwasong-17 ICBM seek to capitalize on people’s pride in weapon capable of striking US, expert says
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides tactical missile test with ‘autonomous navigation’
North Korean leader also visits another defense factory, warns enemies ‘not to play with fire’
May 18, 2024
North Korea fires presumed ballistic missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
Launch comes after leader Kim Jong Un observed a live-fire test of new precision rockets last week
May 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
Expert dismisses Kim’s claim that advances in weapons production are just for national defense as ‘ridiculous excuse’
May 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un lauds tactical weapon ‘breakthrough’ to aid war preparations
New missile system is the latest progress in DPRK military production scheme set to conclude by year’s end
May 15, 2024
Russia freighter returns to North Korean port amid new allegations of arms trade
Lady R’s first known visit to Rason in month follows reports DPRK is sending decades-old weapons for use against Ukraine
May 14, 2024
South Korean military holds drill on repelling massive North Korean air attack
Frontline exercise draws lessons from Hamas and Iran’s strikes on Israel to simulate DPRK attack with drone, missiles
May 14, 2024
