Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK
New capabilities could spy on military bases and even assassinate targets, though much about weapons remains unknown
July 28, 2023
North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says
New defense white paper reiterates need for ‘counterstrike’ capabilities in case DPRK carries out nuclear attacks
July 28, 2023
New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade
Visiting high-level Russian and Chinese delegations join Kim Jong Un to watch event to mark DPRK’s ‘Victory Day’
July 28, 2023
North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night
July 27, 2023
‘Top salesman’ Kim Jong Un used arms expo to hawk weapons to Russia: Experts
Shoigu’s visit suggests Moscow seeks arms for Ukraine war, though some see it as attempt to send warning to US and ROK
July 27, 2023
North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South
Launch of two short-range projectiles follows DPRK warnings last week against US-ROK military activities
July 25, 2023
North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS
Seoul detects multiple projectiles hours after USS Kentucky reportedly departs Busan port
July 22, 2023
Why we should be wary of claims that North Korean satellite was a ‘paper doll’
Assessments of spy satellite lean into idea that DPRK launches are political theater, impeding ability to gauge threat
July 20, 2023
Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK
South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea
July 19, 2023
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US nuclear missile submarine visits ROK
Short-range missile launch likely demonstration of ability to accurately strike USS Kentucky at Busan base, expert says
July 19, 2023
