Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
Seoul under fire for issuing ‘wartime alert’ over North Korean satellite launch
Experts say sirens and evacuation warnings don’t reflect real danger and risk eroding public trust in alert system
May 31, 2023
North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon
Seoul issues ‘wartime alert’ to evacuate over launch, says space launch vehicle splashed down west of ROK
May 31, 2023
North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June
Top military official says asset needed to monitor ‘dangerous military acts’ of US and ROK, condemning joint drills
May 30, 2023
Japan issues warning about impending North Korean satellite launch
Notice comes after DPRK reportedly told International Maritime Organization it plans to conduct launch as soon as May 31
May 29, 2023
North Korea slams US-ROK-Japan radar link plan as step toward nuclear ‘alliance’
Condemnation comes as Seoul delivers mixed messages about Tokyo’s involvement in nuclear coordination group with US
May 26, 2023
US-ROK forces roll out big guns for ‘annihilation’ drills to counter North Korea
Over 2,500 personnel and 600 assets feature in first day of ‘largest-ever’ joint live-fire drills by inter-Korean border
May 25, 2023
ROK forces conduct drills against North Korean drones in and around Seoul
Exercises come as military has sought to boost defenses after DPRK drone incursion near presidential office last year
May 25, 2023
South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack
School and offices join first such defense drills in six years, as Seoul looks to improve civic response capabilities
May 17, 2023
ROK tech for defending against North Korea lags years behind US, report finds
Defense ministry says missile defenses and precision strike assets not yet at same level in wide-ranging assessment
May 16, 2023
US looks to expand missile defenses in Guam to counter North Korean advances
Defense officials say ‘360-degree layered defense’ seeks to protect against cruise, ballistic and hypersonic threats
May 15, 2023
