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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea
Allies’ focus on deterrence and sanctions only fuels tit-for-tat actions and makes peninsula a more dangerous place
May 9, 2023
Seoul says Japan could be included in US-ROK nuclear planning, then backtracks
North Korea took backseat to other issues at South Korea-Japan summit, though both leaders emphasized nuclear deterrence
May 8, 2023
US invited ROK and Japanese admirals aboard nuclear submarine, new photos show
Expert says tour of USS Maine aimed to promote ‘trilateral mindset’ as US seeks coalition to counter North Korea
May 4, 2023
North Korea in April 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023
May 3, 2023
Timeline: From the US-ROK summit to North Korea’s first solid-fuel ICBM test
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 - April 30
May 3, 2023
US-ROK nuclear coordination group ‘more effective’ than NATO analog: Yoon
President says recent summit established plan for ‘South Korea-style extended deterrence’ against North Korean threats
May 2, 2023
How American leadership, not just North Korea, challenges the US-ROK alliance
South Korea could continue march toward nuclear deterrent if summit agreement can’t temper its fears of abandonment
May 1, 2023
Kim Yo Jong slams Biden as ‘senile’ for threatening end of North Korean regime
DPRK leader’s sister warns Pyongyang will enhance nuclear deterrent, denouncing US-ROK summit for ‘hostile policy’
April 29, 2023
Yoon says US could use nukes to defend Seoul, muddying waters around summit deal
Expert says ROK president is misrepresenting allies’ posture on North Korean attack by overemphasizing nuclear response
April 28, 2023
US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate
Washington Declaration provides important updates to alliance but risks encouraging South Korean nuke advocates
April 28, 2023
