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July 16, 2024

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Information related to the North Korean missile program

North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
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North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US

DPRK’s first MIRV test advances capability that could help defeat US defenses to carry out nuclear strikes at lower cost

North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda June 28, 2024
US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats

US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats

Inaugural multi-domain aerial and naval exercises to feature US aircraft carrier and run for three days

US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 27, 2024
North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles

North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles

Expert says Kremlin could use ATACMS strike on Crimea to justify arming DPRK and that North seeks to keep US ‘on edge’

North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2024
North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system

North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system

State media claims military advanced tech that could improve nuke survivability, after Seoul labeled launch a failure

North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2024
North Korean ballistic missile launch appears to end in failure: ROK military

North Korean ballistic missile launch appears to end in failure: ROK military

Launch comes hours after DPRK sent more trash balloons and after US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea

North Korean ballistic missile launch appears to end in failure: ROK military
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts | Chad O'Carroll June 26, 2024
ROK holds live-fire rocket drills on anniversary of North Korea’s 1950 invasion

ROK holds live-fire rocket drills on anniversary of North Korea’s 1950 invasion

Army says large-scale exercise aimed to showcase firepower against DPRK threats, 74 years after start of Korean War

ROK holds live-fire rocket drills on anniversary of North Korea’s 1950 invasion
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 25, 2024
Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine

Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine

Russian leader says he ‘doesn’t rule out’ option, a day after signing mutual defense treaty with Kim Jong Un

Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 21, 2024
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
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Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs

Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang

Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2024
North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 17, 2024
North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024

North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro June 3, 2024