The Pukguksong-2: Lowering the Bar on Combat Readiness?

On Sunday, May 21, 2017, North Korea launched a two-stage, solid-fueled Pukguksong-2 (KN-15) ballistic missile. It was the second successful test firing of the medium-range ballistic missile, following the first in February. According to media reports, the missile traveled 500 km downrange and reached a peak altitude of 560 km, roughly replicating the performance of the February test. Pyongyang boasts that the Pukguksong-2 is now combat ready [Read More]