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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

North Korea regularly operating new nuclear reactor at Yongbyon: Report
News

North Korea regularly operating new nuclear reactor at Yongbyon: Report

Light water reactor may help DPRK produce up to a dozen new nuclear weapons per year but unclear if fully online

North Korea regularly operating new nuclear reactor at Yongbyon: Report
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 26, 2024
North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA
News

North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA

Pyongyang says it tested 'Haeil-5-23' in response to trilateral drills involving US, ROK and Japanese warships

North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko January 19, 2024
Seoul sanctions over dozen North Korean ships and firms for alleged smuggling
News

Seoul sanctions over dozen North Korean ships and firms for alleged smuggling

ROK says unilateral measures aim to cut off funding for DPRK weapons, but expert calls sanctions largely ‘symbolic’

Seoul sanctions over dozen North Korean ships and firms for alleged smuggling
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 17, 2024
New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories
News

New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories

Documentary about 2023 shows leader inspecting spaceport construction, rocket launchers disguised as trucks and more

New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko January 15, 2024
For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Analysis

For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war

Russia’s use of DPRK missiles in Ukraine is major milestone for Pyongyang, and ominous sign for nonproliferation efforts

For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda January 8, 2024
Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launch to major year-end party plenum
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launch to major year-end party plenum

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31

Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launch to major year-end party plenum
NK ProNK Pro January 2, 2024
North Korea in December 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

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

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

North Korea in December 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro January 2, 2024
What to make of North Korea’s upbeat plenum on its big plans for 2024
Analysis

What to make of North Korea’s upbeat plenum on its big plans for 2024

Pyongyang ditched goal of unification and braced for conflict, while celebrating progress in military and economy

What to make of North Korea’s upbeat plenum on its big plans for 2024
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 1, 2024
Russian media provides clearest evidence to date of North Korean arms in Ukraine
News

Russian media provides clearest evidence to date of North Korean arms in Ukraine

Expert says recent images from frontlines of Kremlin’s war are proof ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ of weapons transfers

Russian media provides clearest evidence to date of North Korean arms in Ukraine
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 1, 2024
Be ready to use ‘super-powerful’ means to crush US, Kim Jong Un orders military
News

Be ready to use ‘super-powerful’ means to crush US, Kim Jong Un orders military

North Korean leader warns of growing risk of armed conflict with South Korea and US, echoing rhetoric at recent plenum

Be ready to use ‘super-powerful’ means to crush US, Kim Jong Un orders military
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 1, 2024
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