Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2023
September 1, 2023
US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end
Expert says 2nd week of Ulchi Freedom Shield tested defenses against enemy attack and coordinated counteroffensives
August 31, 2023
Japan seeks funds for new missile defense ships to counter North Korean threats
Tokyo’s defense ministry requests largest budget ever, eyeing counterstrike capabilities and hypersonic missile defenses
August 31, 2023
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile after US B-1B bomber drills
Japan’s defense ministry says launch took place late Wednesday, as US-ROK forces continue large-scale military exercises
August 31, 2023
Seoul downplayed military value of North Korea’s spy satellite: Missile expert
Tal Inbar calls on South Korea to disclose images of DPRK satellite and rocket, highlights threat of Pyongyang’s drones
August 30, 2023
US, ROK and Japan hold naval drills on responding to North Korean missiles
Exercise off Jeju Island also ‘inspected’ information sharing in line with trilateral defense plans, South Korea says
August 29, 2023
North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed
Third attempt to take place in October, state media reports, as Japan issues evacuation order on Okinawa
August 24, 2023
North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan
Likely second attempt to put military reconnaissance satellite into orbit comes 3 months after failed first attempt
August 22, 2023
North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette
Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship
August 21, 2023
North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion
Senior leadership is now considering deploying war ships with anti-aircraft missiles according to KCNA
August 19, 2023
