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Why the US might not actually try to shoot down a North Korean ICBM over Pacific
US likely to attempt interception only if missile poses a threat, but full-range tests still raise miscalculation risks
How North Korea’s submarine-launched cruise missiles ratchet up risk of conflict
Stealth advantages of sea-launched weapons could push US and ROK toward preemption, while DPRK bets on deterrence effect
North Korea’s solid-fuel missile salvo sends clear message to US, ROK
First-of-its-kind exercise underscores difficulty of preemption as DPRK diversifies the forms of its missile launches
New simulator drives home human toll of nuclear conflict with North Korea
While nominally a game, ‘Nuclear War Simulator’ realistically depicts DPRK attack scenarios and what’s at stake
Why it may not matter if North Korea’s missiles can survive atmospheric reentry
Some doubt DPRK reentry vehicles would work as intended, but nuclear deterrence can be effective despite uncertainties
North Korea’s latest ICBM launch signals new phase of long-range missile drills
Military reportedly launched Hwasong-15 on short notice, as DPRK shifts focus from development to operational exercises
By parading more missiles, North Korea flaunts ability to saturate US defenses
Quantity of ICBMs renders interception highly unfeasible and pushes US to accept relationship of mutual deterrence
North Korea places tactical nukes front and center with New Year’s Day launch
DPRK seeks to make KN-25 the backbone of its tactical nuclear forces, though the weapon likely can’t play that role yet
North Korea seeks to eliminate blind spots with satellite eyes in the sky
Improving situational awareness would help DPRK strike targets in conflict but could also have a stabilizing effect
North Korea’s engine test brings it a step closer to dream of solid-fuel ICBMs
Like a firework waiting to be lit, solid-propellant missiles can be ready for use quickly in a conflict
