Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
North Korea using US-ROK drills as cover to carry out missile tests, experts say
Latest launch of Hwasong-17 ICBM aims to break up alliance coordination and introduces improvements to missile design
March 17, 2023
North Korea says it launched Hwasong-17 ICBM to counter ‘invasive’ US-ROK drills
State media reports Kim Jong Un and daughter watched launch of DPRK’s largest missile meant to ‘send warning’ to enemies
March 17, 2023
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military
Seoul condemns fourth missile launch in a week and warns DPRK will ‘pay a price’ for ‘provocations’ amid US-ROK drills
March 16, 2023
Why the US might not actually try to shoot down a North Korean ICBM over Pacific
US likely to attempt interception only if missile poses a threat, but full-range tests still raise miscalculation risks
March 15, 2023
North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill
Commander of DPRK missile unit pledges to intensify training to ‘destroy’ enemies after start of US-ROK joint exercises
March 15, 2023
Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats
$5.6 billion plan aims to bolster defenses against DPRK missiles and boost domestic drone development
March 14, 2023
North Korea fires short-range missiles after large-scale US-ROK drills kick off
South Korean military says it detected two ballistic missiles launched eastward from west coast on Tuesday morning
March 14, 2023
How North Korea’s submarine-launched cruise missiles ratchet up risk of conflict
Stealth advantages of sea-launched weapons could push US and ROK toward preemption, while DPRK bets on deterrence effect
March 13, 2023
US, ROK kick off large-scale military drills to deter North Korean threats
11-day Freedom Shield exercises will feature field training and run alongside air drills, as DPRK warns of retaliation
March 13, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from submarine
Underwater drill demonstrates ‘diverse’ nuclear strike methods, state media says, as large-scale US-ROK drills start
March 13, 2023
