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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea in September 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023
October 2, 2023
Seoul shoots down North Korea’s claim that it is a ‘responsible nuclear state’
South Korea says DPRK will never be recognized as nuclear power, after Pyongyang enshrines nuke policy in constitution
October 2, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session
North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly also adds language on nuclear weapons status to constitution, passes new laws
September 28, 2023
North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet
Deployment of nuclear arms and a few new ships can’t overcome antiquated technology and decades of poor defense planning
September 27, 2023
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches
September 25, 2023
Seoul sanctions North Korean officials for suspected arms sales to Russia
Other individuals designated for alleged ties to development of DPRK’s nuclear and missile programs
September 21, 2023
North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau
Jang Chang Ha joined Kim Jong Un’s Russia trip as head of General Missile Bureau, sign of possible technical cooperation
September 19, 2023
North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says
Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities
September 15, 2023
How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet
September 14, 2023
Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat
Tomotaro Inoue delves into rapid increase in Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile tests and Tokyo’s options to deter them
September 11, 2023
