North Korea's missile tests gauge ability to hit U.S., Japan, South Korea

Flaunting arsenal, Pyongyang steps up launches to record pace

A military parade in Pyongyang in April, featuring a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile. (Korea Media via Kyodo)

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA, Nikkei staff writer

May 26, 2022 03:12 JST

SEOUL -- The three ballistic missiles tested by North Korea on Wednesday are suspected to have included both intercontinental and short-range projectiles, fueling speculation that Pyongyang may be working on the ability to simultaneously attack the U.S., Japan and South Korea.