Missiles
Information related to the North Korean missile program
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
Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed
Kim Kwang-jin tapped as deputy head of new committee on ensuring ‘overwhelming’ responses to DPRK threats
May 12, 2023
South Korea tests precision missile aimed at countering North Korean artillery
ROK military says launch paves way for mass production of tactical missile, even as development continues on upgrade
May 12, 2023
Cybercrime funds half of North Korea’s missile program, US official says
Increase in US estimate from one-third may reflect rising costs as other finance sources dry up, expert tells NK News
May 11, 2023
Seoul, Tokyo to connect radar systems to better track North Korean missiles
Two sides will link systems via US military in line with efforts to bolster trilateral security cooperation, source says
May 9, 2023
