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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
New Year’s in North Korea and a ‘nuclear’ submarine on Christmas Day
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses how Kim Jong Un could lay out his priorities for 2026 on New Year’s Day
December 30, 2025
North Korea debuts new launcher for nuclear missiles aimed at South Korea
Kim Jong Un visits factory making new launch vehicle for 600mm MLRS, calling it the military’s ‘main strike’ capability
December 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un leads ‘nuclear’ cruise missile test to deter outside ‘threats’
After launch on west coast, North Korean ruler also joins paper factory opening for rural development push
December 29, 2025
YouTubers, K-pop defectors and Trump: The top North Korea stories of 2025
From a radioactive Russian delivery to influencers in Pyongyang, NK News revisits our best reporting from this year
December 26, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for increasing missile production, building more arms plants
North Korean leader visits short-range missile and rocket factories in Hamhung to iron out Party Congress plans
December 26, 2025
Kim Jong Un unveils ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine, criticizes US-ROK cooperation
North Korea shows first full images of '8,700-ton' missile submarine, Kim also oversees anti-aircraft missile test
December 25, 2025
Russia denies holding ‘secret’ talks with Seoul on North Korean nuclear issue
Spokesperson says Moscow refuses to mediate between the Koreas, denouncing denuclearization as meaningless
December 22, 2025
US, ROK reaffirm commitment to nuclear deterrence, omit North Korea mention
Allies’ lack of direct focus on DPRK nukes follows new US security strategy omitting North Korean threats
December 12, 2025
Jane Hardy: An Australian diplomat’s lessons from 30 years with North Korea
Former senior diplomat breaks down how influence — not intelligence alone — shaped Australia’s approach to Pyongyang
December 11, 2025
US omits North Korea mention in first security strategy of Trump’s second term
New US document omits DPRK for first time since Cold War as China drops denuclearization from nonproliferation paper
December 8, 2025
