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Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says
News

Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says

Kwon Young-se says president stressed Seoul’s ‘will’ to defend against North Korea by floating ROK nuclearization

Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 30, 2023
Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine
News

Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister comes week after White House presented evidence of DPRK arms sales to Russia

Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 28, 2023
US-ROK forces carry out anti-nuclear weapon drills near North Korean border
News

US-ROK forces carry out anti-nuclear weapon drills near North Korean border

Allies’ ‘sub-terranean training’ seeks to boost combined combat readiness and operations, US military says

US-ROK forces carry out anti-nuclear weapon drills near North Korean border
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 26, 2023
New photos show North Korea sent weapons to Russian paramilitary group: US
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New photos show North Korea sent weapons to Russian paramilitary group: US

Images appears to show rail shipment from North Korea to Russia late last year, but content of containers unclear

New photos show North Korea sent weapons to Russian paramilitary group: US
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell January 21, 2023
US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank
News

US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank

CSIS says Washington should address South Korean concerns about extended deterrence through other policy steps

US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 19, 2023
What if South Korea gets the bomb?
What If?

What if South Korea gets the bomb?

Nuclear weapons would help Seoul deter North Korea but could invite devastating sanctions and undermine US-ROK alliance

What if South Korea gets the bomb?
James FretwellJames Fretwell January 18, 2023
By his own measures, Biden’s North Korea policy has been a failure
Opinion

By his own measures, Biden’s North Korea policy has been a failure

Denuclearization remains as far off as ever, and the US must take de-escalatory steps if it hopes to change this

By his own measures, Biden’s North Korea policy has been a failure
Colleen MooreColleen Moore January 16, 2023
UN chief says onus on North Korea to return to denuclearization talks
News

UN chief says onus on North Korea to return to denuclearization talks

Antonio Guterres calls North Korea’s nuclear weapons the ‘clear and present danger’ driving tensions in region

UN chief says onus on North Korea to return to denuclearization talks
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 13, 2023
As Seoul weighs nukes to counter North Korea, it pays to consider the costs
Analysis

As Seoul weighs nukes to counter North Korea, it pays to consider the costs

International sanctions would cripple South Korea’s economy, but US extended deterrence must adapt to evolving threats

As Seoul weighs nukes to counter North Korea, it pays to consider the costs
Cho DongyounCho Dongyoun January 13, 2023
FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms
News

FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms

NK Pro has translated key parts of ROK president’s controversial comments about defending against North Korean threats

FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 13, 2023