North Korea Missile Chronology
This annotated chronology tracks news coverage of selected missile-related stories pertaining to North Korea for the years 1957 to the present and is being regularly updated. Inclusion in this chronology does not necessarily indicate that a particular development is of direct or indirect proliferation significance. Some entries provide international or domestic context for technological development and national policymaking. Moreover, some entries may refer to developments with positive consequences for nonproliferation.
This material is produced independently for NTI by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of and has not been independently verified by NTI or its directors, officers, employees, or agents. Copyright © 2011 by MIIS.
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An annotated chronology of missile-related developments in North Korea
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North Korea Might Hold 200 Movable Missile Platforms, Report Says
May 17, 2013
A new analysis from a think tank operated by the South Korean government says North Korea might hold up to 200 movable missile firing platforms, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday.
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Hagel to Discuss ICBM Launch Personnel Troubles With Top Air Force Officials
May 13, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is scheduled on Monday to discuss with the Air Force's top civilian and military officials newly reported operations troubles with ICBM launch personnel at one installation, the Associated Press reported.
