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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
Reveal suggests DPRK is moving beyond building capacity, while signaling to Seoul it has a head start on enrichment
June 10, 2026
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes
June 9, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex
June 9, 2026
Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim
South Korean president cites risk of nuclear proliferation if ‘status quo’ of DPRK weapons development continues
June 8, 2026
Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads
DPRK also has enough fissile material for at least 90 warheads, Stockholm institute finds
June 8, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China
One day before DPRK-China summit, Pyongyang delivers reminder of ‘irreversible’ nuclear status to Washington and Beijing
June 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit
During visit to unnamed enterprise, leader repeats call for 2.5x increase in North Korea’s missile production capacity
June 7, 2026
Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing
DPRK leader stresses development of ‘underwater secret weapons’ and 10,000-ton destroyers to build nuclear-armed navy
June 6, 2026
Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear enrichment plant in push to expand arsenal
Leader inspects centrifuges at third known site, revealing North Korea has doubled production of nuclear fuel
June 4, 2026
North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026
June 3, 2026
