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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session
News

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session

North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly also adds language on nuclear weapons status to constitution, passes new laws

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 28, 2023
North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet
Analysis

North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet

Deployment of nuclear arms and a few new ships can’t overcome antiquated technology and decades of poor defense planning

North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet
Ryo Hinata-YamaguchiRyo Hinata-Yamaguchi September 27, 2023
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
News

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park September 25, 2023
Seoul sanctions North Korean officials for suspected arms sales to Russia
News

Seoul sanctions North Korean officials for suspected arms sales to Russia

Other individuals designated for alleged ties to development of DPRK’s nuclear and missile programs

Seoul sanctions North Korean officials for suspected arms sales to Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin September 21, 2023
North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau
Analysis

North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau

Jang Chang Ha joined Kim Jong Un’s Russia trip as head of General Missile Bureau, sign of possible technical cooperation

North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 19, 2023
North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says
Analysis

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 15, 2023
How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
News

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin September 14, 2023
Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat
Opinion

Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat

Tomotaro Inoue delves into rapid increase in Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile tests and Tokyo’s options to deter them

Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat
Stephen MercadoStephen Mercado September 11, 2023
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
Analysis

North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine

Hero Kim Kun Ok may not reach depths of others but multiple launch modes can fluster US and allied targeting in crisis

North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda September 8, 2023
North Korea launches new ‘nuclear attack submarine’: State media
News

North Korea launches new ‘nuclear attack submarine’: State media

Kim Jong Un promises more ballistic missile and nuclear-powered submarines at ceremony on east coast

North Korea launches new ‘nuclear attack submarine’: State media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 8, 2023
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