WMD
Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
Kim Jong Un granted powers that surpass predecessors in constitution update
The allocation of power goes far beyond those granted to Kim Il Sung, which could signal a new level of authoritarianism
May 11, 2026
North Korea promotes loyalty to Kim above workers’ rights on May Day holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from International Workers’ Day celebrations to women’s soccer
May 8, 2026
North Korea says it’s not bound by NPT, rejects denuclearization
Ambassador Kim Song slams US for ‘forcing’ North Korea to adhere to obligations under treaty it withdrew from in 2003
May 7, 2026
North Korea’s amended constitution redefines borders, but remains vague: source
Document seen by NK News drops unification language, elevates Kim’s authority and updates nuclear command rules
May 6, 2026
What happened to denuclearizing North Korea?
Victor Cha, once a champion of CVID policy, argues that denuclearization and sanctions on North Korea have ‘failed’
May 5, 2026
How military AI is changing warfare on the Korean Peninsula
Seoul and Pyongyang are weaving algorithms into warfare, accelerating decisions but raising risk of miscalculation
May 4, 2026
North Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2026
May 1, 2026
Russian ship linked to arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
The visit comes nearly two months after its latest voyage, indicating Russia-DPRK smuggling operations are still afoot
April 28, 2026
North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul
ROK’s top nuclear envoy calls Pyongyang the only state to benefit from pact before quitting and pursuing nuclear arms
April 28, 2026
How cluster warheads give North Korea new ways to create chaos
Conventional salvos that disperse bomblets can inflict damage across wide areas, before nuclear use enters the equation
April 23, 2026
