1993 North Korean missile test
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A North Korean missile test occurred on May 29 and 30, 1993.
The missile launches were the culmination of several months' planning and bargaining with Iran, and what was suggested to be a plot between Iran and North Korea to develop weapons capable of striking Japan. It began in March 1993, with North Korea receiving several shipments of "special metals" designated for the construction of missile launch pads.[2][full citation needed] Later, a Russian report indicated that North Korea was in the market for "missile specialists" in order to turn their missile production into a more profitable venture. Russian officials were further incensed after detaining a group of Russian nuclear physicists and rocket scientists attempting to enter North Korea. North Korea later pledged not to use Russian scientists and technicians, after being threatened with cut diplomatic ties by Russia.
In January of that year, the commander of the
See also
- Strategic Rocket Forces (North Korea)
- North Korea and weapons of mass destruction
References
- ^ Sanger, David E. (June 12, 1993). "Missile is Tested by North Koreans". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 6, 2017.
- ^ a b c CNS-Chronology of North Korea missile tests