Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
First North Korean SLBM presents wholly novel threat
First submerged test of SLBM reveals sophisticated capabilities, advances in layered nuclear deterrence
THAAD not Seoul’s only option to deter North Korea
Ballistic missile defense system highlights differing priorities between South Korea, regional allies
Military affairs, fishing top Kim’s agenda in March
Kim making fewer appearances with fewer elites than in prior months, wife takes extended absence from public
South Korea contracts U.S. company to upgrade missile defense
Upgrades come amid ongoing North Korean ballistic missile developments
U.S. acknowledges North Korean submarine-launched ballistic missile
New missile could provide significant deterrent, propaganda value to Pyongyang
South Korea faces tough choice on THAAD
Deployed or not, missile defense system likely to remain a contentious issue
U.S. military would deploy THAAD to Korea in emergency
Contingency deployment plan may not replace U.S. desire for long-term deployment
Regime focused on political events, military drills in February
Pyongyang holds major party meetings, political observances, and military training
N. Korea flaunts new ship with advanced missile capability
Anti-ship missile exercise sheds more light on modernizing navy
State media highlights test launch of anti-ship missile
North Korea reveals more about its Kh-35 derivative, boasts of deterrent capability
