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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Analysis

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

North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 7, 2023
North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
News

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

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer April 7, 2023
US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says
News

US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says

Nuclear-capable B-52 flies over the peninsula with fighter jets in allies’ latest effort to bolster deterrence

US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 5, 2023
North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
Analysis

North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis

Most short-range ballistic missiles developed in recent years appear to belong to Hwasong-11 series

North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 3, 2023
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro April 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 - March 31

Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
NK ProNK Pro April 3, 2023
Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy
Opinion

Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy

In ‘Hinge Points,’ nuclear scientist Siegfried Hecker chronicles missed US chances to engage and his Track 2 diplomacy

Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy
David TizzardDavid Tizzard March 29, 2023
With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
Analysis

With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes

Display of mass-produced Hwasan-31 helps North Korea achieve its deterrence goals, with or without a nuclear test

With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 29, 2023
North Korea shows off smaller nuke warhead it says fits on missiles aimed at ROK
News

North Korea shows off smaller nuke warhead it says fits on missiles aimed at ROK

State media shows leader Kim Jong Un inspecting warhead, reports on airburst missile test and tests of undersea drone

North Korea shows off smaller nuke warhead it says fits on missiles aimed at ROK
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 28, 2023
North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says
News

North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says

DPRK claimed Haeil system can trigger ‘radioactive tsunami’ against US and South Korean forces

North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 27, 2023
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