North Korea will conduct a new confirmed missile or satellite/space launch vehicle test within 30 days

NEXUS forecast made 2026-09-16 at 85% probability. Pending, resolves by 2026-10-16.

Derived from: North Korea Provocation Cycle Nash equilibrium 'DPRK chooses ICBM launch; US chooses Sanctions escalation' (mixed, 70% confidence) and DPRK actor intelligence noting expanded maritime/nuclear doctrine and new border deployments.

Probability: 85%
Timeframe: 30 days
Deadline: Oct 16in 17d
Made: Sep 16

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North Korea will conduct a new confirmed missile or satellite/space launch vehicle test within 30 days

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