Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’
March 1, 2024
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues
February 29, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
February 28, 2024
Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions
Freedom Shield will feature live-fire exercises on shooting down DPRK cruise missiles but not training near border
February 28, 2024
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments
February 26, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term
February 23, 2024
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia
February 21, 2024
A North Korean invasion is no longer unthinkable. But it’s still unlikely.
Robert Carlin and Siegfried Hecker’s warning of war has Washington fretting as the DPRK prepares long-term for conflict
February 19, 2024
Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities
Location of missile test revealed as megayacht arrives at North Korean leader’s beach mansion this week
February 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un says new cruise missiles critical to repel South Korean ‘invasion’
Fifth missile test in just 3 weeks may presage the sort of assets DPRK forces soon deploy near inter-Korean border
February 15, 2024
