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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
North Korean denounces US exercise simulating nuclear attack on mainland
An in-depth analysis of criticism of ICBM defense drill, a DPRK weapons official’s promotion and May Day celebrations
May 9, 2025
What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea
US inaction or defeat would leave allies feeling vulnerable, and push Seoul to take desperate measures for its defense
May 9, 2025
North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media
Kim Jong Un oversaw Thursday test of short-range missiles and command and control systems, state media reports
May 9, 2025
What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks
Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar have all served as go-betweens for US, but hurdles stand in way of them doing so with DPRK
May 8, 2025
First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine
Expert says video appears to show DPRK-supplied MLRS in combat, while Kyiv releases evidence of a unit’s destruction
May 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for increased artillery production amid mass exports to Russia
North Korean leader also demands major reconstruction of plant building weapons manufacturing equipment
May 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory
KNCA report marks first confirmation that Kusong factory also produces nuclear missile launchers
May 5, 2025
Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan
Deployment of frigate marks Rome’s second contribution to surveillance efforts to curb illicit ship-to-ship transfers
May 5, 2025
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
