TITLE

The Missiles of North Korea

AUTHOR(S)

Harrison, Selig S.

PUB. DATE

September 2000

SOURCE

World Policy Journal;Fall2000, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p13

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses the capabilities of the missiles being developed by North Korea. Why North Korea pursues the development of long-range ballistic missiles; Perceived threat by North Korea from the United States; Status of North Korea's relationship with the United States; National security threat posed by North Korea's missile program to the United States.

ACCESSION #

3725918

Tags: KOREA (North) -- Military relations;  UNITED States -- Military relations;  NATIONAL security -- United States;  BALLISTIC missiles

 

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