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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
Unfinished business: Overlooked developments of North Korea’s busy missile year
DPRK has yet to test an array of desired capabilities, while the succession question remains publicly unresolved
December 30, 2022
40+ launches, 174K ethereum, 168* COVID cases: North Korea’s 2022 by the numbers
Data tells story of a record year of DPRK missile tests and crypto theft, as the virus finally breached border controls
December 30, 2022
Yoon reprimanded defense minister for failure to intercept North Korean drones
Senior presidential official says it was ‘frustrating’ to watch military’s response but that small drones evaded radar
December 29, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol orders ‘retaliation’ against any North Korean provocations
South Korean president says military must fight back without fearing DPRK’s nukes after drone intrusion over border
December 29, 2022
To avoid the worst, US must abandon pretense of North Korean denuclearization
Sanctions will never convince Kim Jong Un to give up his nukes, making diplomacy the only option to secure stability
December 29, 2022
Seoul’s Indo-Pacific strategy urges global efforts to curtail North Korean nukes
Expert says strategy could help South Korea ‘internationalize’ DPRK issues and collaborate with ‘like-minded powers’
December 28, 2022
Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years
Defense strategy calls for host of new aircraft, destroyers and recon capabilities, as well as anti-drone systems
December 28, 2022
ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones
Yoon Suk-yeol faults lack of training under predecessor, while military says aircraft were too small to intercept
December 27, 2022
Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea
Defense budget up 4.4%, while unification ministry boosts spending for DPRK human rights work
December 26, 2022
What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267
Gordon Flake discusses a historic year of launches, the role of the Quad and AUKUS in Northeast Asia and more
December 20, 2022
