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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 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
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
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