WMD
Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
50 nations stress need for North Korea sanctions monitoring after UN panel ends
US, ROK and Japan join in calling for UN to address DPRK weapons program following dissolution of Panel of Experts
Experts warn of consequences as UN sanctions panel on North Korea ends
Dissolution of Panel of Experts follows Russian veto of mandate and failure of Security Council talks to keep it alive
UN sanctions monitors conclude North Korean ballistic missile struck Ukraine
Three members of Panel of Experts share findings on Jan. 2 attack after visiting Ukraine to inspect debris
Slim majority of ROK elites oppose going nuclear to counter North Korea: Report
But CSIS survey finds most would reverse position if US backs down from security commitments, such as if Trump returns
South Korea’s air force to retire key assets that defend against North Korea
Government also announced beginning of Chungmu training to bolster preparedness for war scenario with DPRK
Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack
Like Tehran, the DPRK has a diverse arsenal of drones and missiles, raising questions about whether ROK is prepared
North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns
Expert says Pyongyang’s reported adoption of CRISPR suggests DPRK is taking ‘relatively new approach’ to biowarfare
How North Korean scientists secretly use social media to evade nuclear sanctions
NK Pro finds DPRK scholars maintain dozens of ResearchGate accounts, enabling illicit exchange that may aid WMD program
North Korea’s latest hypersonic missile underlines embrace of solid-fuel weapons
Kim Jong Un boasted of solid-propellant arsenal after Hwasong-16B test, but total shift in missile force unlikely
