nk events Flashcards
What happened in January 1968 involving the USS Pueblo?
NK captured USS Pueblo, an unarmed intel vessel, in international waters. 83-man crew held hostage for 11 months and still maintains possession of the ship today.
What occurred in April 1969 over the Sea of Japan?
NK Mig-21 fighters shot down US Navy EC-121 recon aircraft. All 31 sailors perished.
What significant event happened in July 2006?
NK test fired 7 missiles including Taepodong-2 missile, which can reach the US but crashes in this test.
What did NK do in October 2006?
NK conducted its 1st nuclear weapons test at an underground facility. UN imposed sanctions.
What happened in April 2009 regarding NK’s rocket launch?
NK launched a long-range rocket with a ‘communications satellite’. UNSC prompted NK to leave 6 party talks and restart nuclear facilities.
What occurred in May 2009?
NK carried out its 2nd nuclear weapons test at an underground facility. UN condemned in June.
What claim did NK make in October 2012?
NK claimed it has missiles that can hit the US after a US-SK deal extended the range of ballistic missiles.
What happened in February 2013?
UN put more sanctions. NK conducted another nuclear weapons test at an underground facility, more powerful than the 2009 one.
What did NK do in March 2014?
NK test-fired 2 medium-range Rodong ballistic missiles for the first time since 2009, violating UN rules.
What significant missile test occurred in July 2017?
Pyongyang test-fired a long-range missile to the Sea of Japan, which could reach Alaska.
What was notable about NK’s missile launches in 2022?
There were 69 launches of 13 missiles, a new high.
What happened in 2023 regarding NK’s missile launches?
NK launched 4 ICBMs.
