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New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
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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

New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda June 10, 2026
North Korea illegally exported 1.5M tons of coal last year: ROK lawmaker

North Korea illegally exported 1.5M tons of coal last year: ROK lawmaker

DPRK reportedly disguised fuel as of Russian origin to facilitate shipments to China in violation of sanctions

North Korea illegally exported 1.5M tons of coal last year: ROK lawmaker
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 9, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit

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

Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2026
Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La

Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La

In interview, Lami Kim discusses OPCON transfer risks, Seoul’s push for a nuke sub and the DPRK’s ‘two-state’ policy

Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 5, 2026
North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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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

North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
A modular missile system, warship testing and signs Xi will visit North Korea
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A modular missile system, warship testing and signs Xi will visit North Korea

Colin Zwirko unpacks DPRK’s latest military developments and its efforts to expand renewable energy

A modular missile system, warship testing and signs Xi will visit North Korea
North Korea bets on precision over mass strikes with new modular launcher
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North Korea bets on precision over mass strikes with new modular launcher

Flexible system resembling American HIMARS aligns with DPRK push to modernize military based on lessons from Ukraine

North Korea bets on precision over mass strikes with new modular launcher
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar June 1, 2026
Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 28, 2026
The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
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The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’

Routine interpretation of DPRK activities as brinkmanship can fuel escalation, highlighting need for nuance

The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
Michael Bosack
Michael Bosack May 27, 2026
North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’

North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’

State media claims Kim Jong Un oversaw test featuring AI guidance and automated launch capabilities

North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2026
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