Ukraine crisis could spark North Korean long-range missile testing, experts say



News Ukraine crisis could spark North Korean long-range missile testing, experts say Analysts tell NK News that DPRK will closely monitor US ability to coordinate international response to weapons tests Chad O'Carroll February 24, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun, Oct, 11, 2020 \| North Korea unveils the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile at an Oct. 2020 military parade Conflict in Ukraine may provide cover for North Korea to conduct long-range missile testing free of punishment, analysts told NK News on Thursday, echoing South Korean presidential hopeful Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks from earlier this week. North Korea conducted a record-breaking seven missile launch events in January, but hasn’t tested anything since the Beijing Winter Olympics began. Now, with the main program of the Olympics complete, experts say the crises in Eastern Europe could pull global attention in Pyongyang’s favor. “The North Koreans may think Washington is distracted and stretched by the Russian invasion and will not be able to © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Ukraine crisis could spark North Korean long-range missile testing, experts say

Analysts tell NK News that DPRK will closely monitor US ability to coordinate international response to weapons tests

Chad O'Carroll February 24, 2022

Ukraine crisis could spark North Korean long-range missile testing, experts say

Rodong Sinmun, Oct, 11, 2020 | North Korea unveils the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile at an Oct. 2020 military parade

Conflict in Ukraine may provide cover for North Korea to conduct long-range missile testing free of punishment, analysts told NK News on Thursday, echoing South Korean presidential hopeful Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks from earlier this week.

North Korea conducted a record-breaking seven missile launch events in January, but hasn’t tested anything since the Beijing Winter Olympics began. Now, with the main program of the Olympics complete, experts say the crises in Eastern Europe could pull global attention in Pyongyang’s favor.

“The North Koreans may think Washington is distracted and stretched by the Russian invasion and will not be able to