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What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion
Regime appears far off from true maritime deterrent but is relentless in pursuit of second-strike survivability
How North Korea hopes to fluster US and ROK defenses with cruise missiles
Low altitude and quick launch time make new Pulhwasal series hard to spot in combat, especially if fired from submarine
What North Korea stands to gain with its new solid-fuel ‘hypersonic’ missile
Demonstration of various delivery systems shows growing technical acumen of DPRK’s missile manufacturing complex
For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Russia’s use of DPRK missiles in Ukraine is major milestone for Pyongyang, and ominous sign for nonproliferation efforts
North Korea turns a corner with operational exercise of solid-fuel ICBM
After third successful launch of Hwasong-18, DPRK appears primed to focus on demonstrating new capabilities
North Korea’s new spy satellite could prevent conflict, but also abet attacks
Eyes in sky may give DPRK better idea of allied force movements, reducing uncertainty in crisis but improving targeting
North Korea debuts next stage in topsy-turvy development of solid-fuel missiles
Tests of new intermediate-range missile engines follow solid-fuel ICBM success and lay groundwork for flight testing
How two Koreas’ embrace of missile capabilities has amplified conflict risks
Lowering likelihood of North Korean nuclear use has emerged as primary task in near term, eclipsing denuclearization
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
Hero Kim Kun Ok may not reach depths of others but multiple launch modes can fluster US and allied targeting in crisis
Despite second launch failure, North Korea takes step toward spy satellite goals
DPRK is rapidly iterating on military spy satellite and launch vehicle, which flew farther than during first test in May