WMD
Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting
Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch
April 18, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time
‘Successful’ test should cause enemies to ‘suffer from fear and anxiety,’ Kim Jong Un says
April 14, 2023
US and ROK convene high-level defense dialogue on North Korean nuclear threats
Officials pledge to improve capabilities and strengthen coordination, as DPRK launches another long-range missile
April 13, 2023
North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan
Authorities warn Hokkaido residents to seek shelter, stating missile expected to fall near island, but later lift notice
April 13, 2023
Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283
The NK News team discusses DPRK’s responses to US-ROK springtime drills and short-term prospects for weapons development
April 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting
North Korea’s Central Military Commission discusses ‘powerful actions’ against US and ROK as allies continue drills
April 11, 2023
‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS
Civil air defense and other drills to run through October to improve response procedures for DPRK missile launches
April 10, 2023
North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
State media says it traveled hundreds of miles and detonated ‘trial warhead’ off east coast of peninsula
April 8, 2023
North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Kim Jong Un may seek to accelerate development of subs, drones and ‘super-large’ nuclear warheads in near future
April 7, 2023
North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
Joint statement with Seoul and Tokyo calls for immediate deportation of such workers and compliance with UN sanctions
April 7, 2023
