A 2017 missile test signaled a major shift in North Korea's military capabilities
A 2017 North Korean missile launch over the Sea of Japan revealed a sophisticated leap in military technology, signaling a new and more dangerous era of regional instability.
In February 2017, North Korea successfully test-fired a Pukguksong-2, a medium-range ballistic missile that caught global intelligence agencies by surprise. Unlike previous liquid-fueled rockets, this missile used solid fuel, which allows for faster launches and makes detection much more difficult for opposing militaries.
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