Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
Transfers via Rason saw downturn compared to same period year prior as uptick this month comes amid warning from Kyiv
February 21, 2025
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
Surge in construction at Thaesong Machine Factory started last summer, possibly related to new rocket engine development
February 19, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict
February 19, 2025
South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats
Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile is advanced precision-guided weapon designed to defend greater Seoul area
February 18, 2025
US general warns North Korea’s new ICBM could overwhelm country’s defenses
Official added Kim Jong Un appears keen to advance weapons programs while also expressing concern about Russia-DPRK ties
February 14, 2025
South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats
New task fleet also strengthens sea lane security and rapid response to counter North Korea’s evolving capabilities
February 3, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
February 3, 2025
North Korea’s sea-to-surface missile launch and ROK spy agency allegations
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Pyongyang’s cruise missile test and revelations about the United Front Department
January 28, 2025
North Korea tests sea-to-surface cruise missile days after Trump overture
Pyongyang says weapons test designed to raise effectiveness of ‘strategic control’ against 'potential enemies’
January 26, 2025
Why guidance systems are the Achilles’ heel of North Korea’s missile arsenal
Analysis of launch sites suggests DPRK relies on systems that leave its missiles vulnerable to preemptive strikes
January 17, 2025
