Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
North Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines
Satellite imagery shows larger shelter built at Sohae horizontal stand despite claim of ‘final’ test for Hwasong-20 ICBM
December 11, 2025
North Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting
South Korean military says DPRK fired 10 rockets off west coast in apparent test; DPRK state media silent
December 10, 2025
US, ROK officials agree to coordinate closely to restart talks with North Korea
Meeting in Washington comes as Trump prepares to visit China next year, after failing to meet Kim Jong Un in October
December 3, 2025
Seoul raises military budget 7.5% for ‘self-reliant defense’ against North Korea
Parliamentary approval of budget comes as the US pressures South Korea to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
December 3, 2025
Pie in the sky: North Korea flaunts new aerial assets out of step with its needs
Air force ceremony aimed to evoke a glorious future but ultimately betrayed the DPRK’s ill-conceived modernization plans
December 2, 2025
Kim vows to upgrade outdated North Korean air force with new ‘strategic’ assets
DPRK leader calls for stronger aerial capabilities against enemy 'espionage,' showcases possible nuclear-capable missile
November 30, 2025
How North Korea’s assertive military posture gives it leverage in talks with US
Pyongyang’s shift to an offensive doctrine aims to paralyze allied command, requiring Washington to recalibrate approach
November 17, 2025
North Korea appears to deploy 2nd nuclear-armed corvette to ROK border
Ship moves to port at Kumgang tourist zone in possible response to US-ROK naval drills
November 14, 2025
North Korea carries out new construction on missile engine test stand
Activity captured in satellite imagery may aim to strengthen structure for development of Hwasong-20 ICBM
November 14, 2025
North Korean defense minister calls US ‘brazen,’ vows ‘offensive’ response
Statement references US aircraft carrier, Hegseth DMZ visit yet includes no mention of Friday missile launch
November 8, 2025
