Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2026
April 2, 2026
North Korea conducts missile engine test, claims higher thrust
Kim Jong Un indicated a planned ‘reorganization’ of special operations forces, supervised tank defense test
March 29, 2026
Pit Heltmann: Diplomacy in North Korea before the world shut down
Former German ambassador shares insights from Pyongyang, while NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses latest SPA session
March 24, 2026
Ukraine can help Seoul as North Korea’s military grows stronger, experts say
Ukrainian researchers suggest Kyiv could share expertise on fighting DPRK troops in exchange for ROK military aid
March 20, 2026
US, ROK wrap up spring military exercise that drew North Korea’s scorn
Freedom Shield featured 18K troops and 22 field training drills, with the DPRK conducting two missile tests during run
March 19, 2026
‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US
Ukraine war deployments, cybercrime and renewed China ties have all strengthened Pyongyang’s position, intel report says
March 19, 2026
US troops hold air defense drills on countering North Korean threats
Training as part of Freedom Shield comes amid concern about the relocation of US missile defense assets due to Iran war
March 18, 2026
North Korea has earned up to $14.4B from military deals with Russia: Report
Researchers find most proceeds stem from arms shipments for Ukraine war, followed by payments for troop deployments
March 17, 2026
Peter Ward: Inside North Korea’s expanding crackdown on ‘unsocialist’ behavior
Expert discusses elite politics and Party Congress, while NK News’ Anton Sokolin digs into DPRK’s latest missile launch
March 17, 2026
DPRK says it fired 12 nuclear-capable rockets, figure at odds with ROK analysis
Kim Jong Un, alongside his young daughter, oversaw the drills amid large-scale U.S.-ROK military exercise
March 15, 2026
