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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
US rules out South Korean nukes as it reaffirms extended deterrence
Pentagon says ROK can continue to count on Washington’s nuclear umbrella and US troops in the region
January 13, 2023
Yoon says Seoul could rapidly acquire nukes if North Korean threats increase
Remarks likely seek to pressure US to strengthen nuclear umbrella amid concerns about alliances’ defenses, experts say
January 12, 2023
Seoul risks losing moral high ground with tit-for-tat retaliation to North Korea
Rules of engagement allow for self-defense but not revenge, and knowing difference is key for international support
January 6, 2023
North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
In the first of a two-part series, NK Pro journalists give their predictions about what to expect from the DPRK in 2023
January 5, 2023
How North Korea’s own military-industrial complex drives defense spending
Armed forces and munitions producers compete for resources but also have a shared interest in blocking demilitarization
January 4, 2023
US, ROK affirm joint planning on DPRK nukes, but no ‘joint nuclear exercises’
White House says allies are on the same page after conflicting statements on nuclear exercises and extended deterrence
January 4, 2023
US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says
President appears to contradict Yoon Suk-yeol’s statement that allies planning larger role for Seoul in nuclear planning
January 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s party plenum to sending drones into South Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 1 - December 31
January 3, 2023
North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
January 3, 2023
What if North Korea just gave up its nukes?
The US and South Korea have no interest in invading a non-nuclear DPRK, but Kim would still clamp down on his own people
January 3, 2023
