Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
11 countries condemn North Korea’s ICBM launch amid Security Council inaction
Joint statement criticizes council silence as Russia and China use vetoes to stop sanctions and statements against DPRK
February 21, 2023
ROK must consider nukes, lawmakers say after North Korea’s latest missile launch
High-profile conservatives question reliability of US nuclear umbrella due to DPRK’s long-range weapons capabilities
February 20, 2023
Seoul unveils new sanctions against North Korea following ICBM and rocket tests
South Korea designates four people and five entities in latest bid to cut off support for DPRK’s weapons programs
February 20, 2023
North Korea’s latest ICBM launch signals new phase of long-range missile drills
Military reportedly launched Hwasong-15 on short notice, as DPRK shifts focus from development to operational exercises
February 20, 2023
North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical nuclear’ rockets into East Sea
State media calls launches a response to US-ROK air drills, while Kim Yo Jong says allies will ‘pay’ for their actions
February 20, 2023
North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘overwhelming response’ to hostility after test of new missile unit’s readiness
February 19, 2023
North Korea fires long-range missile into waters off Japanese coast: Tokyo
ROK and Japanese militaries identify projectile as intercontinental ballistic missile launched on lofted trajectory
February 18, 2023
North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills
Warning comes hours after South Korea announced date for table-top exercises with US on DPRK nuclear use scenario
February 17, 2023
Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes
White paper says stockpile has increased from 50 to 70 kg, as DPRK seeks fissile material for tactical nuclear weapons
February 16, 2023
North Korea to issue new stamps featuring Kim Jong Un’s daughter
Girl appears on nearly half of new postage stamps commemorating Nov. ICBM launch, underscoring her growing prominence
February 14, 2023
