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US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’

US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’

New Defense Intelligence Agency report highlights expanding missile arsenal, WMD programs and deepening Russia ties

US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military

JCS says launch took place from east coast region on Thursday morning and that it detected preparations in advance

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 22, 2025
Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help

Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help

Even the South hasn’t produced a comparable capability, but experts emphasize the DPRK air force still lags far behind

Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 21, 2025
North Korea could possess 50 ICBMs capable of striking US by 2035: Report

North Korea could possess 50 ICBMs capable of striking US by 2035: Report

Expert says US intel assessment, while not new, reflects growing push to upgrade American missile defenses

North Korea could possess 50 ICBMs capable of striking US by 2035: Report
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 14, 2025
North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
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North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms

‘Super-large’ nuke warhead and submarine-launched ICBM among unfinished items on Kim Jong Un’s military wishlist

North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 13, 2025
Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges

Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges

Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo both call for strengthening US-ROK alliance but differ on need for nukes and engagement

Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 12, 2025
A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans
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A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans

Tokyo’s embrace of counterstrike capabilities is raising alarm in Pyongyang, forcing strategy rethink beyond US and ROK

A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans
North Korean denounces US exercise simulating nuclear attack on mainland
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North Korean denounces US exercise simulating nuclear attack on mainland

An in-depth analysis of criticism of ICBM defense drill, a DPRK weapons official’s promotion and May Day celebrations

North Korean denounces US exercise simulating nuclear attack on mainland
ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea

ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea

Presidential nominee vows to pursue nuclear sub and potential redeployment of US tactical nukes, endorsing Yoon policies

ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 9, 2025
North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media

North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media

Kim Jong Un oversaw Thursday test of short-range missiles and command and control systems, state media reports

North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 9, 2025
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