North Korea will conduct a ballistic missile launch that overflies or lands near Japanese territory within 30 days.

NEXUS forecast made 2026-09-25 at 85% probability. Pending, resolves by 2026-10-25.

Nash equilibrium for North Korea Provocation Cycle identifies 'DPRK: ICBM launch, US: Sanctions escalation' as most likely outcome, combined with actor intelligence noting DPRK's expanding maritime nuclear doctrine and border deployments.

Probability: 85%
Timeframe: 30 days
Deadline: Oct 25in 26d
Made: Sep 25

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North Korea will conduct a ballistic missile launch that overflies or lands near Japanese territory within 30 days.

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