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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
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
Mass-production capabilities are wake-up call to how well North Korea has adapted defense ambitions to sanctions regime
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones
A remarkable success: North Korea stuns with second test of solid-fuel ICBM
Hwasong-18 flew higher and longer than any previous missile, but how DPRK has achieved such feats remains a mystery
US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate
Washington Declaration provides important updates to alliance but risks encouraging South Korean nuke advocates
