N Korea at crossroads

North Korea's missile volleys linked to U.S. carrier's path

Analysis suggests Pyongyang showing ability to respond as vessel redeploys

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A missile thought similar to those fired in recent days is launched by North Korea in 2019. (Photo by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency via Reuters)

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA, Nikkei staff writer

October 7, 2022 03:49 JST

SEOUL -- The timing of North Korea's missile firings in recent weeks could be explained by the itinerary of a U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operating in the region, a Nikkei analysis shows.

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