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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
Be ready to use ‘super-powerful’ means to crush US, Kim Jong Un orders military
North Korean leader warns of growing risk of armed conflict with South Korea and US, echoing rhetoric at recent plenum
January 1, 2024
Seoul holds drills simulating North Korean bioterrorist and drone attacks
Exercise comes one year after DPRK drone incursion exposed major holes in military’s readiness to defend capital
December 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024
North Korean leader warns of ‘grave’ military situation and ‘increasing’ challenges, even as he highlights successes
December 28, 2023
3 parades, 44 missiles, 64 flights: Numbers tell the story of North Korea’s 2023
Data sheds light on the year’s biggest developments, from leader appearances and wig trade to delegation visits and more
December 27, 2023
What over 100 experts think about North Korea’s next steps – Ep. 322
Chad O’Carroll discusses survey results on influencing Pyongyang, prospects for reopening, inter-Korean policy and more
December 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’
North Korean leader projects optimism at start of multi-day plenum expected to set nuclear and economic agenda
December 27, 2023
Activity at North Korea’s light water reactor raises ‘serious concerns,’ US says
IAEA chief cites water discharge as evidence of operation, as experts assess reactor could produce plutonium for nukes
December 25, 2023
Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets
December 22, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?
Most experts predict continued isolation and decline, while minority say Russia and China will prop up DPRK economy
December 22, 2023
An invisible arsenal: Tackling the clandestine threat of North Korean bioweapons
Experts say DPRK could use anthrax, ricin and other bio-agents in conflict, raising need for Seoul to prepare
December 22, 2023
