Hwasong-9

• Is Missile — yes • Name — Hwasong-9 • Origin — North Korea • Type — Medium-range ballistic missile • Vehicle Range — 700-1000 km • Filling — single warhead (conventional high-explosive, chemical, or biological) Possibly nuclear-capable • Accuracy — 50-3000 m CEP • Design Date — 1990s • Used By — Korean People's Army Strategic Force • Launch Platform — 4-axle TEL

North Korea reportedly began developing Hwasong-9 in 1991 and could start production from 1994. Before starting production, North Korea apparently tested Hwasong-9 in 1993. Reports suggest Syria received these missiles in 2000, enabling them to target all of Israel and southeastern Turkey, including Ankara. Syria also converted its own Hwasong-6 production line in order to make the Hwasong-9. According to the United Nations, since 2008, North Korea has assisted Syria in development of manoeuvrable vehicles for Hwasong-9. Hwasong-9 was test-fired in September 2016 and March 2017. In 2024, Hwasong-9 was reported to be used during Russian invasion of Ukraine from November 2023. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), as of 2025, North Korea is possessing "some" Hwasong-9 launchers.

• Attempt — Date (Pyongyang Standard Time) — Location — Number of missiles tested — Outcome — Additional notes — Reference(s) • 1 — 1993 — Unknown — Unknown — First reported test of Hwasong-9, but difficult to confirm due to its similar to Hwasong-6. • 2 — 5 September 2016, 12:14 p.m. — Hwangju, North Hwanghae Province — 3 — These missiles flew for nine minutes, achieved range and around apogee. The launch was supervised by Kim Jong Un. • 3 — 6 March 2017, 7:36 a.m. — Sohae Satellite Launching Station — 4 (or 5) — Success (four missiles) Failure (possible fifth missile) — These missiles were launched simultaneously, achieved apogee and range. Three of four missiles landed just inside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Kim Jong Un also supervised the launch. It is possible that a fifth missile was launched in this salvo, but it appears to be failed shortly after launch. North Korea may also test Hwasong-9 in 2006, 2009, and 2014, but due to the similarities between their Scud variants, it is difficult to confirm the exact missile used for each launch.