North Korea's "increasingly sophisticated" nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD



News North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD Pentagon cites deterrence against North Korea in its "rationale" for U.S. nuclear arsenal Jacob Fromer April 7, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News North Korea's "increasingly sophisticated" nuclear weapons and missile programs threaten the United States and its allies, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a new report published on Monday outlining Washington's "rationale" for possessing its own nuclear arsenal. The statement comes after the DPRK conducted four rounds of missile tests in March -- its most ever in a one-month span -- and also follows Secretary of State Pompeo's recent call for the world to "remain united" in enforcing sanctions against the North, as punishment for its various weapons programs. North Korea's "increasingly sophisticated" nuclear weapons and missile programs threaten the United States and its allies, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a new report published on Monday outlining Washington's "rationale" for possessing its own nuclear arsenal. The statement comes after the DPRK conducted four rounds of missile tests in March -- its most ever in a one-month span -- and also follows Secretary of State Pompeo's recent call for the world to "remain united" in enforcing sanctions against the North, as punishment for its various weapons programs. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

Pentagon cites deterrence against North Korea in its "rationale" for U.S. nuclear arsenal

Jacob Fromer April 7, 2020

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

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North Korea's "increasingly sophisticated" nuclear weapons and missile programs threaten the United States and its allies, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a new report published on Monday outlining Washington's "rationale" for possessing its own nuclear arsenal.

The statement comes after the DPRK conducted four rounds of missile tests in March -- its most ever in a one-month span -- and also follows Secretary of State Pompeo's recent call for the world to "remain united" in enforcing sanctions against the North, as punishment for its various weapons programs.