The Pukguksong-2: Lowering the Bar on Combat Readiness?
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, North Korea launched a two-stage, solid-fueled Pukguksong-2 (KN-15) ballistic missile. It was the second successful…
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Lake Yonphung: Launch Site for the Second Pukguksong-2 Missile Launch
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, North Korea conducted the second test launch of its “Pukguksong-2, solid-fuel missile,” a land-based version…
North Korea’s “Carrier-Killer” May Be No Such Thing
Details are still scarce on last Friday’s missile test, but it appears to have been the missile provisionally named “KN-17”…
Sohae Satellite Launching Station: No Signs of an Upcoming Launch
A 38 North exclusive with analysis by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Jack Liu. While North Korea threatens to test…