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North Korea’s unprecedented missile launches provide a sneak peek at nuclear war
State media report underscores challenges to US-ROK defenses and reveals new ICBM possibly for testing advanced payloads
November 7, 2022
On North Korea, US National Defense Strategy consistent but unimaginative
A lack of broader policy change shows DPRK that more military modernization may be only way to change status quo with US
November 3, 2022
North Korea’s cruise missiles probably aren’t nuclear yet but still pose threats
Miniaturizing warhead to fit on cruise missiles is technical challenge DPRK will likely try to overcome in nuclear tests
October 18, 2022
North Korea lifts the curtain on array of ‘tactical’ nuclear missile systems
‘New’ midrange missile and range of other weapons shown in state media underscore DPRK’s tremendous nuclear ambitions
October 10, 2022
North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle
Missile range is sensitive to payload changes, which may explain why presumed Hwasong-12 flew 800 km farther than before
October 5, 2022
UN report underscores unprecedented ‘intensity’ of North Korean weapons testing
New Panel of Experts report probes DPRK claims about tactical nuclear missile, says nuke test site ready at short notice
September 21, 2022
North Korea’s new nuclear law drives nail in the coffin of denuclearization
Policy showcases DPRK’s evolution into nuclear weapons state and outlines use conditions if Kim Jong Un incapacitated
September 12, 2022
Russia’s invasion overshadows North Korean nukes at UN nonproliferation review
Great power discord and lack of progress on disarmament reflect broader unease about nuclear treaty beyond DPRK
August 30, 2022
Why North Korea wants tactical nuclear weapons
Much still unknown about deployment strategy, but Kim Jong Un could delegate authority to use weapons to army units
July 7, 2022
Row over North Korea’s rocket launch raises need for clear reporting rules
Even artillery rockets can qualify as missiles, but South Korea has not specified range threshold for publicizing tests
June 16, 2022
