Taepodong-2

The North is developing the so-called Taepodong-2 missile, with an estimated range of 4,160 miles, but testing so far suggests production of the complete weapon is a long way off.

Reuters: Top News 2011

One of the country's most modern missiles, the Taepodong-2, has a range of nearly 4,200 miles, which would put it within range of Australia or Alaska, says a report from the International Crisis Group, a nonprofit group aimed at preventing conflict.

Pyongyang's Neighbors Worry Over Nuclear Arms Keith Johnson 2011

Defense Secretary Gates “said there is evidence North Korea has begun work on another long-range Taepodong-2 missile, but that it remained unclear whether Pyongyang was preparing to launch the rocket any time soon.”

Wonk Room » The Wonkline: June 1, 2009 2009

Perhaps of more concern on a military level are North Korea's refusal to rejoin six-party talks on its nuclear-weapons program, its repeated missile testing, including a long-range Taepodong-2 in April 2009, and last November's shelling of the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong, in which four people, including two civilians, were killed.

Japan PM Warns on Defense Chester Dawson 2011

For example, when North Korea apparently tested its Taepodong-2 missile last year, Postol said, the evidence was strong that the rocket's second stage was from an R-27, potentially boosting its range above 2,500 miles.

Experts question North Korea-Iran missile link from WikiLeaks document release John Pomfret 2010

For example, when North Korea apparently tested its Taepodong-2 missile last year, Postol said, the evidence was strong that the rocket's second stage was from an R-27, potentially boosting its range above 2,500 miles.

Experts cast doubt on Iran missile cache John Pomfret 2010

The 2006 test of its long-range Taepodong-2 missile came on July 4 and a second -- and this time successful -- underground nuclear test was on Monday, Memorial Day.

Evelyn Leopold: North Korea -- Waiting for China in the U.N. Security Council 2010

The 2006 test of its long-range Taepodong-2 missile came on July 4 and a second -- and this time successful -- underground nuclear test was on Monday, Memorial Day.

Evelyn Leopold: North Korea -- Waiting for China in the U.N. Security Council Evelyn Leopold 2010

The 2006 test of its long-range Taepodong-2 missile came on July 4 and a second -- and this time successful -- underground nuclear test was on Monday, Memorial Day.

North Korea -- Waiting for China in the U.N. Security Council 2010

For example, when North Korea apparently tested its Taepodong-2 missile last year, Postol said, the evidence was strong that the rocket's second stage was from an R-27, potentially boosting its range above 2,500 miles.

Experts question North Korea-Iran missile link from WikiLeaks document release John Pomfret 2010