WMD
Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
South Korea launches government and military drills against North Korean threats
Yoon Suk-yeol calls for combating ‘propaganda’ and defending infrastructure, as joint exercises with US also kick off
August 21, 2023
North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette
Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship
August 21, 2023
At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats
Experts say symbolic summit will solidify security cooperation but is unlikely to produce new deal on nuclear deterrence
August 18, 2023
North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum
Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
August 17, 2023
North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang
August 16, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory tours and approval of battle plans appear aimed at showing DPRK is able to ‘fight tonight’
August 15, 2023
Arms odyssey: Inside Kim Jong Un’s second tour of weapons factories this month
NK Pro identifies all the upgraded facilities and weapons the North Korean leader inspected on the east coast
August 14, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects short-range nuke and rocket factories to arm ‘front lines’
North Korean leader demands ‘exponential’ increase to production in line with weapon modernization plans
August 14, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
Mass-production capabilities are wake-up call to how well North Korea has adapted defense ambitions to sanctions regime
August 10, 2023
Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
Analysis shows most facilities are in remote munitions hub, as North Korea pours resources into mass production
August 9, 2023
