North Korea resolved a major flaw in one of its missiles after it let Russia use them against Ukraine, Kyiv's spy chief says

Ukraine's intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov revealed that Russian technicians helped rectify a significant accuracy flaw in North Korea's KN-23 ballistic missiles during their military deployment in Ukraine. Initially possessing an error margin of 500 to 1,500 meters, the missile after modifications is now deemed more precise, which could pose increased threats, particularly to South Korea. Furthermore, Budanov noted that North Korea’s advancements in missile technology are being bolstered by their engagements in the ongoing conflict, effectively using the situation as a testing ground for new capabilities.

Initially, its accuracy was severely flawed, with an error margin of 500 to 1,500 meters. But Russian missile experts made technical modifications, resolving the issue. The missile is now significantly more precise and a far greater threat.

North Korea was using Ukraine as a test site of its nuclear-capable missiles.

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