North Korea’s latest launch involved a pair of missiles fired from a train, North Korean state media reported, offering details about what was already its third launch this year. The train-based launch system gives North Korea another option for launching and protecting its rapidly expanding missile arsenal. North Korea has tested four missiles, during three separate launches, within the past 10 days. Analysts have said North Korea may be unwilling to conduct more provocative tests ahead of the Winter Olympics, to be hosted next month by China, North Korea’s ally. “North Korea is moderating its behavior since keeping the trust and alliance of China is important to them.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 15, 2022 05:06 UTC