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Information related to the North Korean missile program

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
No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA

No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA

Pyongyang reminds Seoul that any dialogue will be "strictly" between U.S. and DPRK, not involve ROK

No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2019
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

Seoul describes test as an "armed demonstration" in response to ongoing military exercises

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 9, 2019
U.S. planning for North Korea negotiations in “a couple of weeks”: Pompeo

U.S. planning for North Korea negotiations in “a couple of weeks”: Pompeo

Recent spate of missile tests not dimming hopes for talks, Secretary of State says

U.S. planning for North Korea negotiations in “a couple of weeks”: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 7, 2019
State media coverage of North Korea’s August 6 missile launches: key takeaways
NK PRO

State media coverage of North Korea’s August 6 missile launches: key takeaways

KCNA stresses technological perfection and leadership support for weapons programs

State media coverage of North Korea’s August 6 missile launches: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 7, 2019
What North Korea’s KN-23 could mean for allied missile defenses
NK PRO

What North Korea’s KN-23 could mean for allied missile defenses

New reporting suggests the "hard to intercept" missile could pose a major challenge to the allies

What North Korea’s KN-23 could mean for allied missile defenses
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda August 7, 2019