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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
How North Korea’s submarine-launched cruise missiles ratchet up risk of conflict
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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

How North Korea’s submarine-launched cruise missiles ratchet up risk of conflict
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 13, 2023
North Korea’s solid-fuel missile salvo sends clear message to US, ROK
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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

North Korea’s solid-fuel missile salvo sends clear message to US, ROK
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 10, 2023
Toxic portfolio? The growing risks of Security Council discord over North Korea

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

Toxic portfolio? The growing risks of Security Council discord over North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

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

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

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

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
Arius Derr
Arius Derr March 9, 2023
Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats

Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats

South Korean president to make state visit to Washington for April 26 summit to mark 70th anniversary of alliance

Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 8, 2023
North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA

North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA

UN nuclear chief says Punggye-ri site still ready for underground test and that DPRK is operating main nuclear reactor

North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA
Arius Derr
Arius Derr March 7, 2023
North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un

North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un

Foreign ministry statement comes as allies kick off joint drills with strategic bombers and jets around peninsula

North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 6, 2023
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