Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities



Analysis Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities Experts highlight DPRK’s technological and logistical limitations, though ambiguity could work in country’s favor James Fretwell April 14, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An illustration of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un North Korea continues to push ahead in developing long-range missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads to the continental U.S., conducting a landmark test of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday. But intelligence assessments in the recently reported leak of classified American documents raise questions about the DPRK’s actual capabilities and, according to experts, serve as a reminder that there are caveats to the country’s rapid progress in weapons development. North Korea continues to push ahead in developing long-range missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads to the continental U.S., conducting a landmark test of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday. But intelligence assessments in the recently reported leak of classified American documents raise questions about the DPRK’s actual capabilities and, according to experts, serve as a reminder that there are caveats to the country’s rapid progress in weapons development. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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 And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

Analysis

Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities

Experts highlight DPRK’s technological and logistical limitations, though ambiguity could work in country’s favor

James Fretwell April 14, 2023

Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities

An illustration of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea continues to push ahead in developing long-range missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads to the continental U.S., conducting a landmark test of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday.

But intelligence assessments in the recently reported leak of classified American documents raise questions about the DPRK’s actual capabilities and, according to experts, serve as a reminder that there are caveats to the country’s rapid progress in weapons development.