North Korean ballistic missiles were made with outdated methods from up to 50 years ago: Ukraine MOD

"The report found that while the North Korean missiles bore similarities to Russian counterparts, they used less energy-efficient fuel and required engines that were 50% larger to travel the same range."

"At the same time, outdated methods are used during production, and the quality of the soldering is about 50 years old, indicating significant technological lag in missile development."

"Forensics had found the missiles to be tipped with graphite, a relatively cheap solution to protect them from heat while in flight, showcasing cost-effective design choices."

"The Ukrainian report wrote that instead of being direct analogs to the Iskander-9M723 missile, the North Korean missiles showed signs that Pyongyang had refined some initial version of the Iskander ballistic missile development."

Ukrainian analysis of North Korean KN-23 and KN-24 missiles revealed they are built with outdated methods and commercial electronics. The missiles require larger engines and use less efficient fuel compared to Russian counterparts. Forensics identified similarities with South Korean schematics, noting specific design features unique to North Korea. The KN-23 and KN-24 missiles were found to have graphite tips for heat protection. The report suggests that North Korea has refined earlier missile designs rather than directly copying them, incorporating civilian components in their control units.

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