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Activity at North Korea’s light water reactor raises ‘serious concerns,’ US says

Activity at North Korea’s light water reactor raises ‘serious concerns,’ US says

IAEA chief cites water discharge as evidence of operation, as experts assess reactor could produce plutonium for nukes

Activity at North Korea’s light water reactor raises ‘serious concerns,’ US says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 25, 2023
Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
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Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets

NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 22, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?

Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?

Most experts predict continued isolation and decline, while minority say Russia and China will prop up DPRK economy

Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 22, 2023
An invisible arsenal: Tackling the clandestine threat of North Korean bioweapons
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An invisible arsenal: Tackling the clandestine threat of North Korean bioweapons

Experts say DPRK could use anthrax, ricin and other bio-agents in conflict, raising need for Seoul to prepare

An invisible arsenal: Tackling the clandestine threat of North Korean bioweapons
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy December 22, 2023
Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’

Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’

North Korean leader lauds soldiers who launched ICBM as sister Kim Yo Jong denounces UN meeting

Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 21, 2023
UN Security Council calls for dialogue after North Korean ICBM launch

UN Security Council calls for dialogue after North Korean ICBM launch

US and its allies repeat demand that Russia and China act, while DPRK’s partners again blame Washington for tensions

UN Security Council calls for dialogue after North Korean ICBM launch
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 20, 2023
North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US

Kim Jong Un shows off ‘ultra-hard will for revenge’ with long-range test after US nuclear submarine visits region

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: How open is Kim Jong Un to future diplomacy with US?

Next steps for North Korea: How open is Kim Jong Un to future diplomacy with US?

Most experts say DPRK would have limited interest in talks with new president, though some see potential in arms control

Next steps for North Korea: How open is Kim Jong Un to future diplomacy with US?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 18, 2023
US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’

US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’

Allies discuss ways to boost extended deterrence, while Pyongyang promises ‘preview’ of nuclear war before year’s end

US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 18, 2023
North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says

North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says

Source tells NK News that Pyongyang has been carrying out ‘blatant’ preparations this week for test

North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 15, 2023
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