South Korea’s intelligence service told lawmakers this morning that the North’s Pukguksong-2 solid fuel ballistic missile was fired at an angle of 89 degrees. If it had been traveling on a normal trajectory of 45 degrees, the canister launched missile could have a range of 2,000km.
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South Korea planning its own missile test
In response to Pyongyang’s latest missile test on Feb. 12, South Korea is considering whether to test-fire its indigenous cruise missile or unveil a new ballistic missile that’s under development.
Images of Pukguksong-2
[Updated with video] North Korea has released images of the new Pukguksong-2 medium-range ballistic missile. The missile is based on the KN-11, cold-launched from a canister.
Photos: KCNA
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North Korea has tested new medium-range solid fuel ballistic missile
A new medium-range ballistic missile test fired by North Korea on Feb. 12 is a new variant, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Photo: Rodong News
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