North Korea Could Overwhelm US Homeland Missile Defenses, Expert Says

North Korea has significantly expanded its nuclear and missile capabilities over the two decades since its first nuclear test, reaching a level that could strain the US homeland missile defense system and create new security challenges for Asian allies, according to an assessment by a former US intelligence analyst.

According to the expert, North Korea's advances in ballistic missile and nuclear technology raise questions about the effectiveness of Washington's existing defense shield, and signal that regional allies need to rethink their defense strategies.