North Korea, a closed, poor, sanctioned and isolated country, itsMissilesBut the ability amazed the whole world. EspeciallyMedium-range missilesIn the field, North Korea has gradually surpassed Russia and become the world's second largest medium-range missile country, second only to the United States. What's the story behind this incredible achievement?
North Korean missilesDevelopment can be divided into three stages. Initially, in the 1950s and 1980s, North Korea relied mainly on importing and copying the Soviet Union and ChinaMissiles, like Scuds, Frogmen, Missiles, etc. theseMissiles's range and accuracy, albeit limited, can only be used for tactical needs.
Then, in the 1990s and 2010s, North Korea began to work on independent research and development and improvementMissiles, such as Mars, Dancing Water,North Staretc., theseMissilesThe range and accuracy have also been somewhat improved, which can be used for strategic targets, even against US allies in the Asia-Pacific regionMilitaryThe base poses a threat.
Today, North Korea has enteredMissilesThe innovation stage of the technology, launchedMars-15Mars-17Mars-18and other new typesMissiles, they have reached the world's advanced level in range and accuracy, and are capable of striking the continental United States, and even carryingNuclear warheadsto form an effective nuclear deterrent.
North KoreanMissilesThe development has not only made a huge breakthrough, but also demonstrated the DPRK's firm determination and efforts in scientific and technological innovation.
1. Short-range missiles
With a range of less than 500 km, it is mainly used to strike targets on the Korean Peninsula, such as South Korea and the US military. This kindMissilesIncluding Scuds, Frogmen, Missiles,Mars-2Mars-3Wait. Among them,Mars-2withMars-3It's a solid fuelMissiles, with advantages such as rapid launch and maneuverability.
2. Medium-range missiles
The firing range is between 500-3000 km and is mainly used to hit targets in the Asian region, such as Japan and。This kindMissilesIncluding the dancing water endNorth StarMars-10Mars-12Wait. It is worth mentioningNorth StarIt is a submarine shot from the DPRKBallistic missiles, with the advantages of concealment and penetration.
3. Long-range missiles
With a range of between 3000-5500 km, it is mainly used to hit targets in Europe and the Pacific, such as the United Kingdom and Hawaii. This kindMissilesIncluding:Mars-13Mars-14etc., whileMars-14It is the first of its kind in North KoreaICBMs, which has the advantage of high-altitude flight and multiple warheads. North KoreanMissilesThe variety is quite rich, and the technology and performance are also quite powerful. This makes North Korea play an important role in the regional security situation and become a presence that other countries cannot ignore.
1. Defense:
North Korean developmentMissilesThe original purpose was to defend against the United States and South KoreaMilitarythreaten, to preserve the sovereignty and security of the country, to avoid being hit by war again. The DPRK believes that only if it has a strong oneMissilesOnly by making the United States and South Korea dare not act rashly and ensure the living space of the DPRK.
2. Deterrence:
North Korean developmentMissilesAnother purpose is to deter the United States and South Korea from political and economic sanctions, to fightInternationalRespect and dialogue in society to improve the diplomatic and development environment of the DPRK. The DPRK believes that only if it has a strong oneMissilesOnly by making the United States and South Korea dare not interfere excessively in the internal affairs of the DPRK and win more bargaining chips and the right to speak for the DPRK.
3. Attack:
North Korean missilesThe ultimate purpose of development is to attack the United States and South KoreaMilitaryand civilian goals, to achieve the reunification and leadership of the DPRK, and to demonstrate the image of the DPRK as a great power and a nuclear power. The DPRK believes that only if it has a strong oneMissilesOnly by strength can the United States and South Korea not dare to resist the will of the DPRK and obey the orders and demands of the DPRK.
1. Sanctions:
North KoreanMissilesDevelopment sufferedInternationalThe society strongly opposes and condemns, and the United Nations Security Council has repeatedly adopted resolutions to impose severe sanctions on North Korea, restricting North Korea's **, finance, energy, tourism and other fields. This has caused enormous pressure and losses to the economy and society of the DPRK, making the DPRK'sMissilesDevelopment is more difficult and expensive.
2. Negotiation:
North KoreanMissilesDevelopment has also led to numerous attempts and failures in peace talks between the United States and South Korea. The United States and South Korea demanded that North Korea give up or restrictMissilesplan, as a condition for the lifting of sanctions and the provision of assistance. However, North Korea insistsMissilesThe plan is its legitimate sovereignty and security right, rejecting or violating a number of agreements and commitments that led to North Korea'sMissilesDevelopment is at an impasse and dilemma.
North KoreanMissilesThe development has made remarkable achievements, becoming the second largest in the worldMedium-range missilesCountry. Despite being plagued by sanctions and isolation, North Korea has made breakthroughs through independent R&D and innovation. North Korean missilesThe purpose of development is to defend, deter and attack, to regional security and securityInternationalThe relationship has had a significant impact. However, the North Korean oneMissilesDevelopment also faces a number of challenges, including:InternationalSanctions and restrictions on negotiations. How to balance security and stability, still isNorth Korean missilesKey issues for development.