Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
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
North Korea’s solid-fuel missile salvo sends clear message to US, ROK
First-of-its-kind exercise underscores difficulty of preemption as DPRK diversifies the forms of its missile launches
March 10, 2023
Toxic portfolio? The growing risks of Security Council discord over North Korea
In statements to NK News, member states explain how cooperation has broken down as DPRK missile tests have ramped up
March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields
State media suggests at least 6 tactical nuclear missiles involved in the test on North Korea’s west coast
March 10, 2023
