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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test
State media reports launch of four ‘Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missiles’ Thursday; no prior detection warning from Seoul
February 24, 2023
US, ROK hold tabletop drills on responding to North Korean nuclear attacks
Exercise comes days after DPRK missile launches, with South Korean delegation set to visit US nuclear submarine base
February 23, 2023
US, ROK and Japan conduct missile defense exercise after North Korean ICBM test
Aegis-equipped destroyers run interception drills near peninsula, as ROK officials predict non-lofted DPRK missile test
February 22, 2023
Why it may not matter if North Korea’s missiles can survive atmospheric reentry
Some doubt DPRK reentry vehicles would work as intended, but nuclear deterrence can be effective despite uncertainties
February 22, 2023
An unprecedented look inside North Korea’s nuclear facilities – Ep. 276
Siegfried Hecker discusses his tour of Yongbyon in 2004 and the history of the DPRK’s nuclear program
February 21, 2023
ROK must consider nukes, lawmakers say after North Korea’s latest missile launch
High-profile conservatives question reliability of US nuclear umbrella due to DPRK’s long-range weapons capabilities
February 20, 2023
North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘overwhelming response’ to hostility after test of new missile unit’s readiness
February 19, 2023
North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills
Warning comes hours after South Korea announced date for table-top exercises with US on DPRK nuclear use scenario
February 17, 2023
Why the US has worked to stop allies like South Korea from going nuclear
Some in Seoul want nukes to defend against North Korea, but US has put forward tough consequences to prevent this before
February 17, 2023
Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes
White paper says stockpile has increased from 50 to 70 kg, as DPRK seeks fissile material for tactical nuclear weapons
February 16, 2023
