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A submarine-launched ballistic missile is fired in waters by Korean military on Sept.15, 2021. // 우리나라가 자체 개발한 잠수함발사탄도미사일(SLBM)의 잠수함 발사시험이 15일 국내 최초로 성공했다. 이날 악천후 속에서 실시된 SLBM의 잠수함 발사시험 성공은 세계 7번째다. 사진은 15일 도산안창호함에 탑재돼 수중에서 발사되는 SLBM 발사 모습. (국방부 제공) 2021.9.15/뉴스1

Korea, U.S., 39 other countries call for advance notice of missile launches

The joint statement came after China carried out a surprise launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), though it did not mention China by name.

2026.8.12

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversees a ground test of a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine using a composite carbon fiber material in this photo provided by Rodong Sinmun on March 29. [NEWS1]

North's missile engine test suggests efforts to develop MIRV tech, strengthen ability to strike U.S.

North Korea tested a new missile engine, indicating efforts to develop multiple-warhead capabilities and strengthen its nuclear strike potential against the U.S., according to state media reports from Kim Jong-un's inspection.

2026.3.29

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Military vehicles carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles DF-31AG travel past Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People's Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China, on Oct. 1, 2019. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

China likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields, Pentagon report says

China is likely to have loaded more than 100 ICBMs across its latest three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks, according to a draft Pentagon report which highlighted Beijing's growing military ambitions.

2025.12.23

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Jin Young-seung speaks during a National Assembly National Defense Committee audit on Oct. 14 at the Joint Chiefs of Staff headquarters in central Seoul. [YONHAP]

JCS chairman vows firm readiness following North Korea's military parade

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) pledged to ensure a robust readiness posture against security threats, including the North's display of new weapons systems during a recent military parade.

2025.10.14

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un raises his thumb in apparent satisfaction after attending the mass gymnastics and art performance “Long Live the Workers’ Party of Korea” at 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang on Oct. 9, held to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the party’s founding. [KOREAN CENTRAL TV SCREEN CAPTURE]

North Korea unveils new Hwasong-20 ICBM at military parade

North Korea showcased its new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party.

2025.10.11

North Korea’s Missile Administration, alongside the Academy of Chemical Materials, conducts a ground jet test of a high-thrust solid-fuel engine using carbon fiber composite material on Sept. 8, observed by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. [YONHAP]

Kim says new engines mark 'strategic shift' in North's nuclear forces, missile test possible next month

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Monday that the country’s development of a high-thrust solid-fuel engine using new materials signals a “strategic shift” in strengthening its nuclear forces.

2025.9.9

North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine using carbon-fiber composite materials on Sept. 8, overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Sept. 9. [YONHAP]

North Korea's Kim oversees test of high-thrust, solid-fuel carbon fiber missile engine: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a high-thrust, solid-fuel missile engine test using composite carbon fiber material, saying it heralds "a significant change" in strengthening the country's nuclear strategic forces.

2025.9.9

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits the institute of the General Academy of Chemical Materials under the Missile Administration on Aug. 31, as revealed by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Sept. 1. [KCNA]

Is North Korea developing a deadlier ICBM? Kim's visit to research center suggests yes.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a missile research facility Monday, a day before his trip to China, and signaled the development of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-20, state media reported Tuesday.

2025.9.2

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects a research institute for a new high-powered engine for intercontinental ballistic missiles on Sept. 1, the day Kim departed for Beijing to attend China's military parade. [KCNA]

North Korea likely eyes multiple-warhead missile technology with new ICBM

North Korea appears to be working to secure multiple warhead missile capabilities, analysts said Tuesday, after the North unveiled leader Kim Jong-un's visit to a lab for a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) under development.

2025.9.2

Satellite image of North Korea’s Sinpung-dong missile base taken on July 11 [BEYOND PARALLEL]

Site believed to be North Korean missile base discovered near border with China: U.S. think tank

A previously unknown North Korean missile base believed to be brigade-level and equipped with intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) has been identified in Sinpung-dong, North Pyongan Province, near the Chinese border.

2025.8.21