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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
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
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
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
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
