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North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism
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North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism

Foreign minister Choe Son Hui condemns bloc for meddling after it said DPRK will never be accepted as nuclear state

North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 21, 2023
ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea
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ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea

Seoul says domestically developed ROKS Ahn Mu is ‘core’ asset for Kill Chain system of preempting DPRK missile attacks

ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 20, 2023
North Korea takes step closer to dream of conquering South with solid-fuel ICBM
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North Korea takes step closer to dream of conquering South with solid-fuel ICBM

DPRK seeks to keep US from intervening in conflict, a strategy pushing ROK toward developing its own nuclear deterrent

North Korea takes step closer to dream of conquering South with solid-fuel ICBM
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov April 20, 2023
US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats
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US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats

New budgets calls for $15 billion for ground-based and space defenses and investments in next-gen interceptors

US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 20, 2023
North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US
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North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US

State Department report warns DPRK is improving ability to weaponize viruses and continues to produce fissile material

North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US
Arius DerrArius Derr April 19, 2023
How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda
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How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda

DPRK leader claims he needs nukes to defend against US invasion, but his own people are likely a bigger concern

How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda
Bruce W. BennettBruce W. Bennett April 19, 2023
North Korea has completed first military recon satellite, state media says
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North Korea has completed first military recon satellite, state media says

Kim Jong Un justifies satellite's development as response to US-ROK exercises during visit to space agency with daughter

North Korea has completed first military recon satellite, state media says
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 19, 2023
North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says
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North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says

Major industrial nations condemn DPRK’s ‘reckless’ weapons development and demand it refrain from nuclear testing

North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 18, 2023
North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting
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North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting

Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch

North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy April 18, 2023
US, ROK, Japan push to increase intel sharing to deal with North Korean threats
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US, ROK, Japan push to increase intel sharing to deal with North Korean threats

Trilateral defense meeting also agrees to regularize joint military drills, while condemning DPRK’s missile launches

US, ROK, Japan push to increase intel sharing to deal with North Korean threats
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 17, 2023