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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges
Short-range ballistic missile with ‘super-large warhead’ may have hit inland target as another test planned for July
July 2, 2024
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed
Short-range missile test conducted during ongoing party plenum and as Pyongyang criticizes US-ROK-Japan military drills
July 1, 2024
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang
June 28, 2024
North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
DPRK’s first MIRV test advances capability that could help defeat US defenses to carry out nuclear strikes at lower cost
June 28, 2024
North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles
Expert says Kremlin could use ATACMS strike on Crimea to justify arming DPRK and that North seeks to keep US ‘on edge’
June 27, 2024
With new treaty, Kim and Putin trumpet their resolve to sabotage sanctions
Pledges to restrict enforcement and cooperate on nuclear energy bring North Korea-Russia sanctions evasion into the open
June 25, 2024
Why China is wary of Russia and North Korea’s security deal — but not alarmed
Mutual defense treaty could encourage US military presence, yet Beijing knows it has leverage over Moscow and Pyongyang
June 24, 2024
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
June 17, 2024
The political conditions North Korea needs to successfully subjugate the South
An invasion may look unlikely for now, but geopolitical changes around peninsula could one day inspire Pyongyang to act
June 10, 2024
Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise
In an interview with NK News, Choi Jong-kun talks recent inter-Korean tension and DPRK engagement going forward
June 7, 2024
