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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push
NK Pro analysis of arms expo highlights Pyongyang’s focus on improving capabilities to fight a drone war
November 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US
North Korean leader says boosting nukes is most important task at first major weapons event since Trump election
November 22, 2024
North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find
Joint investigation with FBI identifies DPRK’s Lazarus Group and Andariel as culprits in 2019 heist for first time
November 21, 2024
Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties
Poll also finds two-thirds support nuclear armament, amid doubts about president-elect’s commitment to Seoul’s defense
November 15, 2024
South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM
Test of Hyunmoo-II ballistic missile demonstrates ROK’s ability to carry out precision strikes, military says
November 8, 2024
Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term
Former US officials say DPRK is no longer Trump’s ‘most urgent problem,’ though rapport with Kim Jong Un may spur talks
November 8, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024
November 4, 2024
New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads
Solid-fuel Hwasong-19 may be step toward multiple warhead missile, as DPRK seeks to compel US to drop disarmament goal
November 1, 2024
North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet
Leader Kim Jong Un hails 'absolutely irreversible' nuclear weapons program after successful launch on Thursday
November 1, 2024
US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement
Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging
October 31, 2024
