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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism
Foreign minister Choe Son Hui condemns bloc for meddling after it said DPRK will never be accepted as nuclear state
April 21, 2023
North Korea takes step closer to dream of conquering South with solid-fuel ICBM
DPRK seeks to keep US from intervening in conflict, a strategy pushing ROK toward developing its own nuclear deterrent
April 20, 2023
How North Korea handles nuclear waste: From risky disposal to deals with Taiwan
DPRK’s waste management practices have been criticized as ‘atrocious,’ but Pyongyang has engaged on the issue before
April 20, 2023
North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US
State Department report warns DPRK is improving ability to weaponize viruses and continues to produce fissile material
April 19, 2023
How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda
DPRK leader claims he needs nukes to defend against US invasion, but his own people are likely a bigger concern
April 19, 2023
North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says
Major industrial nations condemn DPRK’s ‘reckless’ weapons development and demand it refrain from nuclear testing
April 18, 2023
Seoul must not be intimidated by North Korea’s nuclear bluster
DPRK’s new solid-fuel ICBM and other weapons raise real concerns, but overreacting plays into Kim Jong Un’s hands
April 18, 2023
North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting
Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch
April 18, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time
‘Successful’ test should cause enemies to ‘suffer from fear and anxiety,’ Kim Jong Un says
April 14, 2023
US and ROK convene high-level defense dialogue on North Korean nuclear threats
Officials pledge to improve capabilities and strengthen coordination, as DPRK launches another long-range missile
April 13, 2023
