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July 17, 2024

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Information related to the North Korean missile program

North Korea’s new silo-based missile raises risk of prompt preemptive strikes
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North Korea’s new silo-based missile raises risk of prompt preemptive strikes

Silos enable regime to launch tactical nuclear weapons at moment’s notice, further complicating US-ROK military planning

North Korea’s new silo-based missile raises risk of prompt preemptive strikes
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 21, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test simulating nuclear attack on US, ROK

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test simulating nuclear attack on US, ROK

North Korea reportedly conducts two days of drills involving command and control review and missile launch

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test simulating nuclear attack on US, ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 20, 2023
North Korea fires short-range missile eastward from main spaceport area: JCS

North Korea fires short-range missile eastward from main spaceport area: JCS

Launch comes three days after ICBM test that DPRK called ‘warning’ against ongoing US-ROK drills

North Korea fires short-range missile eastward from main spaceport area: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2023
North Korean planes active at Pyongyang airport hours after runway missile test
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North Korean planes active at Pyongyang airport hours after runway missile test

Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un jet and other planes on move around ICBM launch, raising questions about safety

North Korean planes active at Pyongyang airport hours after runway missile test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2023
North Korea using US-ROK drills as cover to carry out missile tests, experts say
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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

North Korea using US-ROK drills as cover to carry out missile tests, experts say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 17, 2023
North Korea says it launched Hwasong-17 ICBM to counter ‘invasive’ US-ROK drills

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

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-17 ICBM to counter ‘invasive’ US-ROK drills
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2023
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military

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

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 16, 2023
Why the US might not actually try to shoot down a North Korean ICBM over Pacific
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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

Why the US might not actually try to shoot down a North Korean ICBM over Pacific
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 15, 2023
North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill

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

North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 15, 2023
Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats

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

Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 14, 2023
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