What's next? Where North Korea's missile testing goes from here



Expert Surveys What’s next? Where North Korea’s missile testing goes from here Experts weigh in on progress made in 2019 — and how Pyongyang's weapons systems will likely evolve in the coming year Jeongmin Kim February 17, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA The year 2019 was in stark contrast with the previous year in terms of both North Korean weapons testing and U.S.-DPRK diplomacy. While 2018 saw only one tactical weapon test in November, North Korea conducted a total of 13 missile tests last year, along with two engine tests at its Sohae Satellite Launching Station. Although North Korea opted not to test any “Christmas gift” missiles following the expiration of Kim Jong Un’s self-proclaimed year-end deadline, the North Korean leader did say that “the world will witness a new strategic weapon the DPRK will possess in the near © 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 & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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What’s next? Where North Korea’s missile testing goes from here

Experts weigh in on progress made in 2019 — and how Pyongyang's weapons systems will likely evolve in the coming year

Jeongmin Kim February 17, 2020

KCNA

The year 2019 was in stark contrast with the previous year in terms of both North Korean weapons testing and U.S.-DPRK diplomacy.

While 2018 saw only one tactical weapon test in November, North Korea conducted a total of 13 missile tests last year, along with two engine tests at its Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

Although North Korea opted not to test any “Christmas gift” missiles following the expiration of Kim Jong Un’s self-proclaimed year-end deadline, the North Korean leader did say that “the world will witness a new strategic weapon the DPRK will possess in the near