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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
As Kim Jong Un’s 5-year weapons plan expires, focus shifts to what comes next
Ninth Party Congress set to announce new military goals, and potentially deployment plans for incomplete systems
February 20, 2026
Kim Jong Un formally deploys 50 new tactical nuke launchers at ceremony
North Korean leader says 600mm MLRS now ‘incorporates AI’ and advanced guidance system
February 19, 2026
Cargo ship appears at North Korean nuclear submarine site for first time
Satellite imagery showing visit to factory on east coast may indicate project entering new stage
February 18, 2026
What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties
Kim Jong Un likely to consolidate military gains rather than break new ground, doubling down on Russia and anti-ROK line
February 18, 2026
Decades of data trace China’s dramatic retreat from North Korea denuclearization
Mentions of DPRK weapons at ministry briefings have cratered since 2017, as China learns to live with a nuclear neighbor
February 17, 2026
North Korean diplomats actively spying on close allies China, Russia: Estonia
Intelligence report warns DPRK agents also target Europe and seek sensitive military and nuclear tech
February 13, 2026
Russia’s Lavrov calls North Korea’s nukes the key to its prosperity
Top diplomat says Moscow opposes new UN sanctions on DPRK but will struggle to roll back existing measures
February 12, 2026
North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2026
February 3, 2026
Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies
North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress
January 28, 2026
Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan
But her government walks back remarks at election debate, which run counter to official policy
January 27, 2026
