WMD
Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike
DPRK defense minister calls US nuclear missile submarine’s visit to Busan this week a ‘dangerous’ step
July 20, 2023
Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK
South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea
July 19, 2023
US nuclear missile submarine visits South Korea for first time in four decades
Visit comes as allies hold inaugural meeting of Nuclear Consultative Group on deterring North Korean use of WMDs
July 18, 2023
Kim Yo Jong slams US for calling for talks while boosting deterrence with ROK
North Korean leader’s sister says DPRK has launched ‘military offensive’ against US, days after ICBM launch
July 17, 2023
North Korean envoy faces criticism of latest ICBM launch at ASEAN forum
DPRK envoy to Indonesia joins meeting of Southeast Asian nations in place of foreign minister as bloc urges nukes talks
July 17, 2023
Seoul slaps new sanctions on North Korea after latest ICBM test
Unilateral designations target 4 individuals and 3 firms for generating currency for DPRK nuclear and missile programs
July 14, 2023
When North Korea followed through on threats to shoot down a US spy plane
EC-121 incident led US to consider nuke strikes, showing how Kim Yo Jong’s recent warnings could spiral into conflict
July 13, 2023
A remarkable success: North Korea stuns with second test of solid-fuel ICBM
Hwasong-18 flew higher and longer than any previous missile, but how DPRK has achieved such feats remains a mystery
July 13, 2023
South Korea and NATO call for united front against North Korean nukes
Two sides agreed to enhance cybersecurity cooperation, which expert ties to push for ‘global, integrated security’
July 12, 2023
US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week
Expert says inaugural meeting will be largely symbolic, as allies seek to deter North Korea and reassure ROK public
July 10, 2023
