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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
Timeline: From North Korean missiles in Ukraine to ROK becoming enemy ‘No. 1’
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2024
February 2, 2024
John Bolton warns of ‘reckless deal’ with North Korea should Trump be reelected
Former national security adviser cautioned such deal would further alienate Seoul and extend Beijing’s influence
February 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear-powered submarine project, cruise missile test
State media says new cruise missile launched from underwater but doesn't show submarine images
January 29, 2024
North Korea fires several cruise missiles on east coast: ROK military
Launch comes days after DPRK reportedly test-fired a nuclear-capable cruise missile
January 28, 2024
North Korea regularly operating new nuclear reactor at Yongbyon: Report
Light water reactor may help DPRK produce up to a dozen new nuclear weapons per year but unclear if fully online
January 26, 2024
North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA
Pyongyang says it tested 'Haeil-5-23' in response to trilateral drills involving US, ROK and Japanese warships
January 19, 2024
Seoul sanctions over dozen North Korean ships and firms for alleged smuggling
ROK says unilateral measures aim to cut off funding for DPRK weapons, but expert calls sanctions largely ‘symbolic’
January 17, 2024
New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories
Documentary about 2023 shows leader inspecting spaceport construction, rocket launchers disguised as trucks and more
January 15, 2024
For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Russia’s use of DPRK missiles in Ukraine is major milestone for Pyongyang, and ominous sign for nonproliferation efforts
January 8, 2024
Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launch to major year-end party plenum
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31
January 2, 2024
