WMD
Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night
July 27, 2023
UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula
Guterres calls Korean War armistice ‘foundation’ for peace on anniversary of signing, warns of rising tensions
July 27, 2023
State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III
An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show
July 27, 2023
North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models
Capabilities resemble Reaper and Global Hawk UAVs, though expert says unclear whether they’re based on stolen designs
July 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang
July 27, 2023
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
