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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy

Stephen Biegun cites Russia ties, nuclear expansion and need for sustained diplomacy to overcome barriers to engagement

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

The warning invokes DPRK nuclear law, accusing Seoul and Washington of preparing to use nuclear and chemical weapons

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim dismisses international calls for denuclearization as ‘silly talk’ and vows to maintain nuclear capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 17, 2026
North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill

North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill

Pyongyang says Saturday missile test involved five weapon systems, vows further testing

North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 14, 2026
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military

The missiles were fired off from the Wonsan area on the east coast and detected at 5:20 a.m. KST

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2026
Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Vice defense minister dismisses calls for tactical nukes while government promises firm response along the border.

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 11, 2026
US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs

US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs

Allies seek closer cooperation as Pyongyang expands its nuclear, chemical and biological capabilities

US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 11, 2026
Russia slams U.N. watchdog for reporting on North Korean nuclear facility

Russia slams U.N. watchdog for reporting on North Korean nuclear facility

IAEA can’t verify DPRK’s nuclear program, Moscow argued, after agency identified another enrichment facility in Yongbyon

Russia slams U.N. watchdog for reporting on North Korean nuclear facility
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 10, 2026
US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers

US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers

Ruling gives Justice Department partial win in effort to seize nearly $8 million linked to DPRK laundering scheme

US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 7, 2026
North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

Kim Jong Un formally commissions warship equipped with nukes, declares intention to limit enemy naval activities

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2026
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