April 16, 2024

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Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

North Korea fires two presumed ballistic missiles toward the East Sea: JCS

North Korea fires two presumed ballistic missiles toward the East Sea: JCS

Thursday’s launch marks the sixth test in January, the most by North Korea in one calendar month

North Korea fires two presumed ballistic missiles toward the East Sea: JCS
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 27, 2022
North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test

North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test

Apparent test follows hypersonic and short-range ballistic missile launches earlier this month

North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 25, 2022
Why North Korea won’t act on its threat to launch long-range missiles — yet
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Why North Korea won’t act on its threat to launch long-range missiles — yet

Pyongyang hopes to pressure the US to make concessions, but without angering its ally China

Why North Korea won’t act on its threat to launch long-range missiles — yet
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 21, 2022
Phoning it in: Expect another year of nothing from Biden on North Korea
NK PRO

Phoning it in: Expect another year of nothing from Biden on North Korea

Dealing with Kim Jong Un is more difficult than ever, and the White House has shown little urgency on engaging Pyongyang

Phoning it in: Expect another year of nothing from Biden on North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 20, 2022
North Korea hints at ‘resuming’ long-range weapons tests after new US sanctions

North Korea hints at ‘resuming’ long-range weapons tests after new US sanctions

Kim Jong Un to reconsider concessions made to US in denuclearization talks, says state media

North Korea hints at ‘resuming’ long-range weapons tests after new US sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 20, 2022
Missile tests, train shipments and redefection, oh my! – NKNews Podcast Ep. 218
Podcast

Missile tests, train shipments and redefection, oh my! – NKNews Podcast Ep. 218

The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s rapid series of missile launches, a dramatic border crossing and other recent news

Missile tests, train shipments and redefection, oh my! – NKNews Podcast Ep. 218
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 18, 2022
North Korea says it successfully launched ‘tactical guided missiles’ on Monday

North Korea says it successfully launched ‘tactical guided missiles’ on Monday

North Korea's fourth missile test this month was likely KN24 short-range ballistic missiles, says expert

North Korea says it successfully launched ‘tactical guided missiles’ on Monday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 18, 2022
North Korea tested train-launched ballistic missiles again: State media

North Korea tested train-launched ballistic missiles again: State media

‘Surprise’ drill on Friday launched two ‘tactical guided missiles’ using short-range system introduced in Sept. 2021

North Korea tested train-launched ballistic missiles again: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 15, 2022
North Korea fires two ‘presumed short-range’ ballistic missiles: JCS

North Korea fires two ‘presumed short-range’ ballistic missiles: JCS

Apparent third test this month comes as Pyongyang and Washington accuse one another of raising tensions

North Korea fires two ‘presumed short-range’ ballistic missiles: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2022
North Korea defends missile tests, says new US sanctions ‘escalate’ tensions

North Korea defends missile tests, says new US sanctions ‘escalate’ tensions

DPRK foreign ministry statement comes after top U.S. diplomat called missile tests 'destabilizing' and 'dangerous'

North Korea defends missile tests, says new US sanctions ‘escalate’ tensions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2022