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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility
October 23, 2024
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship
October 15, 2024
Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot
Latest drone strike comes as Moscow dismisses claims that DPRK soldiers are in Donbas as fake news
October 11, 2024
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement
October 11, 2024
Kim Jong Un urges nuclear weapon buildup in visit to school named after himself
North Korean leader laments misreading of his nuke threats but similarly misrepresents ROK President Yoon’s remarks
October 8, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
October 3, 2024
ROK shows off ‘monster’ missile at parade in warning to nuclear North Korea
President Yoon Suk-yeol also unveils new strategic command to counter DPRK threats as US bomber makes rare flyover
October 1, 2024
Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitions for nuke sharing to deter North Korea face long odds
New Japanese leader wants to establish ‘Asian NATO’ with US and partners but faces skepticism at home and in Washington
October 1, 2024
North Korea says it won’t negotiate away nukes regardless who wins US election
In speech, envoy tells UN that US-ROK nuclear consultative group is biggest threat to DPRK, justifying military buildup
October 1, 2024
Kim Yo Jong claps back at Zelensky for saying North Korea is Russia’s accomplice
DPRK leader’s sister accuses US of providing ‘greatest amount’ of weapons to Kyiv, as Pyongyang sends arms to Moscow
September 30, 2024
