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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025
May 2, 2025
100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
With the US president focused on Ukraine and China, experts say he may be increasingly open to status quo with Pyongyang
April 30, 2025
North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design
April 30, 2025
North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report
US think tank puts production capabilities over 50% higher than previous estimate as DPRK pushes to mass-produce nukes
April 25, 2025
Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks
Bruce Bennett argues move would ramp up pressure on Kim Jong Un to halt weapons buildup amid growing risk of nuclear use
April 25, 2025
Bruce Bennett: Why the US needs a new strategy to deter North Korean nuclear use
RAND researcher discusses Pyongyang’s weapons posture, evolving US-ROK alliance and insights from wargaming conflict
April 24, 2025
How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats
Experts warn Tokyo’s reported proposal to refashion regional security to counter China could weaken DPRK deterrence
April 23, 2025
Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program
IAEA chief emphasizes need for negotiations even before Pyongyang disarms, warning DPRK arsenal continues to grow
April 23, 2025
Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.
Isolation and pressure have failed to improve US security, and polling shows Americans want engagement, not threats
April 23, 2025
Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US
State Department report raises concern about Moscow’s 2024 defense pact with Pyongyang and DPRK weapons program
April 21, 2025
