Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
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
North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea: ROK military
South Korea says it detected missile fired from west coast at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, as US-ROK forces hold joint drills
March 9, 2023
Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
New threat assessment concludes North Korea seeks to weaken US-ROK alliance and could conduct nuclear test any time
March 9, 2023
Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong
Remarks come after US commander reportedly said US will shoot down any ICBM that the DPRK fires toward Pacific region
March 7, 2023
North Korea touts ‘brisk’ space program work ahead of military satellite launch
Space agency says ‘high-thrust engine’ guarantees success after earlier claiming recon satellite will be ready by April
March 6, 2023
Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - February 28
March 3, 2023
