RS21473
North Korean Ballistic Missile Threat to the United States
July 06, 2006
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Summary
This report updates recent information concerning, specifically, North Korea's long-range ballistic missile program. On July 4-5, 2006, North Korea test-launched seven ballistic missiles, including a new Taepo Dong 2 that failed soon after launch. The apparently successful shorter-range missile tests included some combination of SCUDs and No Dongs. As of this update, North Korea is reporting that additional test launches of the shorter-range missiles may be forthcoming. This report will be updated as events warrant. Additional information is provided by CRS Report RL30427, Missile Survey: Ballistic and Cruise Missiles of Foreign Countries and CRS Report RL30699, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and Missiles: Status and Trends, both by Andrew Feickert, and CRS Issue Brief IB91141, North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program, by Larry A. Niksch.
