The two Koreas’ military activities increased in March, with the DPRK conducting numerous missile launches and weapon demonstrations, and the ROK carrying out a series of large-scale joint military exercises with the United States.
Key Takeaways
- The two Koreas’ military activities increased in March, with the DPRK conducting numerous missile launches and weapon demonstrations, and the ROK carrying out a series of large-scale joint military exercises with the United States.
- The increasingly diverse launches, both in terms of missile types and launch platforms, are reflective of the DPRK’s stated commitment to upgrade its nuclear capabilities for both deterrence and warfighting.
- The resumption of large-scale US-ROK joint military exercises was aimed at enhancing interoperability while also demonstrating strengthened extended deterrence.
