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Missiles

Information related to the North Korean missile program

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily

Recent joint military drills "compelled" DPRK to test new weapons, Rodong Sinmun says

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 21, 2019
North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits

North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits

Secretary of State also urges DPRK to stop missile testing

North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw “perfect” test of new North Korean weapon on Friday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw “perfect” test of new North Korean weapon on Friday: KCNA

Friday's launch appears to be of same ATACMS-type system seen last Saturday

Kim Jong Un oversaw “perfect” test of new North Korean weapon on Friday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 16, 2019
In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts
NK PRO

In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts

English translations of the 103 scientists named in DPRK state media as having received promotions

In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts
NK Pro
NK Pro August 16, 2019
South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests

South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests

Pyongyang's action could escalate military tensions on the peninsula, Blue House says

South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 16, 2019
Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term

Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term

In Liberation Day speech, South Korean President says "peace and unification" possible by 2045

Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 14, 2019
North Korean party daily warns U.S. against plans to deploy missiles in Asia

North Korean party daily warns U.S. against plans to deploy missiles in Asia

Analysis slams U.S. "forces of aggression," comes in response to remarks by Mark Esper last week

North Korean party daily warns U.S. against plans to deploy missiles in Asia
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 14, 2019
Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA

DPRK leader hails officials' role in developing "new weapons systems" for the country

Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 13, 2019
Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”
NK PRO

Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”

Kim Jong Un is demonstrating a degree of military parity between his capabilities and those of South Korea

Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda August 11, 2019
Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA

Analysts say the launch marks the first appearance of a new missile resembling U.S. ATACMS design

Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 10, 2019