Pukkuksong-5: Why North Korea's New Solid-Fuel Missile Is a Problem

February 1, 2021 Topic: Pukkuksong-5 Blog Brand: Korea Watch Tags: Pukkuksong-5North KoreaMilitaryMissilesSLBM

Pukkuksong-5: Why North Korea's New Solid-Fuel Missile Is a Problem

North Korea recently displayed a new submarine-launched missile design—but it matters most as a stepping stone to longer-ranged and multiple-warhead missiles for land-based launchers.

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