North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea
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North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea
Summary:
- North Korea is pursuing a rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal and delivery systems, as outlined by the Ninth Party Congress. The regime plans to accelerate deployment of existing nuclear delivery systems and build more weapons, including ICBM-related complexes and naval-enabled capabilities.
- Recent military developments include: road-mobile KN-25 short-range ballistic missiles with a newer guidance system (launched Jan and Mar from new launchers presented to K
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