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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities

With the US president focused on Ukraine and China, experts say he may be increasingly open to status quo with Pyongyang

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 30, 2025
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 could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report

North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report

US think tank puts production capabilities over 50% higher than previous estimate as DPRK pushes to mass-produce nukes

North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 25, 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
Bruce Bennett: Why the US needs a new strategy to deter North Korean nuclear use
Podcast

Bruce Bennett: Why the US needs a new strategy to deter North Korean nuclear use

RAND researcher discusses Pyongyang’s weapons posture, evolving US-ROK alliance and insights from wargaming conflict

Bruce Bennett: Why the US needs a new strategy to deter North Korean nuclear use
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 24, 2025
How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats

How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats

Experts warn Tokyo’s reported proposal to refashion regional security to counter China could weaken DPRK deterrence

How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 23, 2025
Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program

Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program

IAEA chief emphasizes need for negotiations even before Pyongyang disarms, warning DPRK arsenal continues to grow

Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program
Kristen Talman
Kristen Talman April 23, 2025
Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.

Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.

Isolation and pressure have failed to improve US security, and polling shows Americans want engagement, not threats

Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.
Austin Headrick
Austin Headrick April 23, 2025
Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

State Department report raises concern about Moscow’s 2024 defense pact with Pyongyang and DPRK weapons program

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 21, 2025
US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

USFK chief says classified OPLAN signed in 2023 enhances preparedness for conflict scenarios involving nuclear weapons

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 10, 2025
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