North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates



News North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons Anton Sokolin June 17, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim and nuclear program officials inspect warheads intended to be fitted on systems including the recently tested Hwasal-2 cruise missile \| Images: Rodong Sinmun (March 28, 2023) North Korea has produced some 50 nuclear warheads and has enough fissile material for up to 90 warheads, a “significant” on-year increase from 2023, according to a new estimate from a Stockholm-based think tank. The assessment in the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) 2024 yearbook is up from its estimate of 30 assembled warheads last year and suggests Pyongyang continues to expand its nuclear arsenal despite international condemnation and U.N. sanctions. North Korea has produced some 50 nuclear warheads and has enough fissile material for up to 90 warheads, a “significant” on-year increase from 2023, according to a new estimate from a Stockholm-based think tank. The assessment in the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) 2024 yearbook is up from its estimate of 30 assembled warheads last year and suggests Pyongyang continues to expand its nuclear arsenal despite international condemnation and U.N. sanctions. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons

Anton Sokolin June 17, 2024

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

Kim and nuclear program officials inspect warheads intended to be fitted on systems including the recently tested Hwasal-2 cruise missile | Images: Rodong Sinmun (March 28, 2023)

North Korea has produced some 50 nuclear warheads and has enough fissile material for up to 90 warheads, a “significant” on-year increase from 2023, according to a new estimate from a Stockholm-based think tank.

The assessment in the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) 2024 yearbook is up from its estimate of 30 assembled warheads last year and suggests Pyongyang continues to expand its nuclear arsenal despite international condemnation and U.N. sanctions.

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