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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
South Korea, Japan test new interceptors after North Korean missile tests
US allies move to bolster missile defense systems after committing to more robust defense coordination at recent summit
November 22, 2022
Seoul defends its denuclearization plans despite North Korea’s latest ICBM test
Unification ministry says South Korea can ‘certainly’ achieve goal but offers few new details on how to convince DPRK
November 21, 2022
Reveal of Kim Jong Un’s daughter sets her up as successor: Ex-DPRK officials
Some experts see sign North Korea will be nuke state for generations, while others see effort to ‘humanize’ leader
November 19, 2022
US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul
Washington reaffirms it will defend South Korea with ‘nuclear’ options as DPRK continues burst of missile testing
November 18, 2022
Strategic escalation: Why North Korea and US-ROK alliance keep upping the ante
Both sides are pursuing goals that drive tit-for-tat cycle, though neither wants to push tensions to point of no return
November 16, 2022
Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea
President warns Xi of increased military presence if DPRK tests nuke, but unclear if China wants to or can pressure DPRK
November 15, 2022
Biden to Xi: North Korean nuke test would force US ‘more up’ in China’s face
US president warns of ‘defensive’ action and says Beijing has ‘obligation’ to try to dissuade DPRK from nuclear testing
November 15, 2022
EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
NK Pro analysis reveals clear patterns in how DPRK has timed activities and statements against US-ROK drills
November 14, 2022
Seoul seeks to upgrade nuclear response center as North Korean threats increase
WMD headquarters proposed by defense ministry would also assist with responses to cyber, electronic and space threats
November 10, 2022
North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022
November 3, 2022
