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Information related to the North Korean missile program

North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon

North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon

Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design

North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 30, 2025
North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
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North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer

Built rapidly, the DPRK’s largest-ever warship likely benefited from Russian aid and features formidable weapons suite

North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans April 29, 2025
North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula

North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula

Kim Jong Un blames US for rising tensions at ceremony for new 5,000-ton destroyer equipped to carry over 70 missiles

North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 26, 2025
Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks

Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks

Bruce Bennett argues move would ramp up pressure on Kim Jong Un to halt weapons buildup amid growing risk of nuclear use

Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 25, 2025
Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says

Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says

Ukrainian president calls strike evidence of ‘criminal’ Moscow-Pyongyang alliance, as Trump also condemns attack

Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 25, 2025
North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

Analysis by ROK think tank highlights DPRK’s windfall from providing troops and arms for war in Ukraine

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 16, 2025
Some 1,500 North Korean troops spotted near border after Yoon’s impeachment

Some 1,500 North Korean troops spotted near border after Yoon’s impeachment

ROK military reports land-clearing and fortification work as acting leadership warns of potential provocations

Some 1,500 North Korean troops spotted near border after Yoon’s impeachment
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 7, 2025
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
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North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery

Construction picks up after winter hiatus at factory linked to engines for satellite rockets and long-range missiles

North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2025
US nominee for JCS chairman opposes troop reduction on peninsula citing DPRK

US nominee for JCS chairman opposes troop reduction on peninsula citing DPRK

Dan Caine made remarks during committee hearing as North Korea issued statement slamming Washington-Tokyo cooperation

US nominee for JCS chairman opposes troop reduction on peninsula citing DPRK
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 2, 2025
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025

North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2025
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