May 11, 2024

Missiles

Information related to the North Korean missile program

North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics

North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics

Experts say Kim Jong Un looks to take advantage of distracted US, but that Beijing has nearly had enough

North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 1, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says

Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says

New 2-hour program on 2021 ‘hardships’ reveals unseen military horse rides and more to bolster Kim personality cult

Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 1, 2022
US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon

US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon

Spokesperson stresses military readiness after North Korean missiles fly, voices frustration with sanctions enforcement

US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 1, 2022
Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220
Podcast

Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220

Ankit Panda and the NK News team discuss Pyongyang’s longest-range test since 2017 and other missile miscellany

Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 1, 2022
US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test

US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test

Top official alludes to ‘other options’ beyond sanctions, as experts say Pyongyang awaits Washington’s response

US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2022
Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test

Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test

Rare move follows DPRK’s longest-range launch since 2017, as presidendential candidates debate response to such threats

Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2022
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
NK PRO

Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed

A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January

Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2022
Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
NK PRO

Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs

The DPRK continues to reinforce nuclear delivery capabilities and normalize tests with record seventh launch this month

Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 31, 2022
North Korea confirms launch of longest-range missile since 2017

North Korea confirms launch of longest-range missile since 2017

DPRK completed successful test to ‘verify’ accuracy of Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile, state media says

North Korea confirms launch of longest-range missile since 2017
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 31, 2022
North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile: JCS

North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile: JCS

South Korean President Moon Jae-in demands DPRK 'stop raising tensions and pressure' amid missile testing spree

North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 30, 2022
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