Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
Seoul must not be intimidated by North Korea’s nuclear bluster
DPRK’s new solid-fuel ICBM and other weapons raise real concerns, but overreacting plays into Kim Jong Un’s hands
April 18, 2023
North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting
Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch
April 18, 2023
US and allies hold trilateral missile defense drill after North Korean ICBM test
South Korea and Japan join exercise off Korea’s east coast, as Seoul and Washington launch two-week air drills
April 17, 2023
US, ROK, Japan push to increase intel sharing to deal with North Korean threats
Trilateral defense meeting also agrees to regularize joint military drills, while condemning DPRK’s missile launches
April 17, 2023
Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities
Experts highlight DPRK’s technological and logistical limitations, though ambiguity could work in country’s favor
April 14, 2023
As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous
Frequency and diversity of launches put more aircraft at risk, increasing likelihood of disruptions and even catastrophe
April 14, 2023
US, Japan hold air drills after North Korean missile prompts evacuation orders
B-52 strategic bombers and F-16s join exercise after US and Japan hold aerial drills amid ‘severe’ security situation
April 14, 2023
With new solid-fuel ICBM, North Korea can launch strike on US faster than ever
Hwasong-18 makes preemption more difficult, diversifying Kim Jong Un’s arsenal of less responsive liquid-fuel missiles
April 14, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time
‘Successful’ test should cause enemies to ‘suffer from fear and anxiety,’ Kim Jong Un says
April 14, 2023
North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan
Authorities warn Hokkaido residents to seek shelter, stating missile expected to fall near island, but later lift notice
April 13, 2023
