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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

Why promises of a “great economy” won’t induce North Korea’s denuclearization

Why promises of a “great economy” won’t induce North Korea’s denuclearization

Pyongyang cares much more about self-preservation than it does about prosperity

Why promises of a “great economy” won’t induce North Korea’s denuclearization
Dan DePetris
Dan DePetris May 27, 2020
North Korea’s military meets: a renewed focus on nuclear command and control
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North Korea’s military meets: a renewed focus on nuclear command and control

Saturday's CMC meeting underlined that self-reliant national defense remains a part of Kim Jong Un’s plans for 2020

North Korea’s military meets: a renewed focus on nuclear command and control
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 25, 2020
Rising stars: North Korea promotes two high-profile military officials

Rising stars: North Korea promotes two high-profile military officials

Pak Jong Chon and Ri Pyong Chol, now Vice Marshal and CMC vice-chairman, are frequently seen by Kim Jong Un's side

Rising stars: North Korea promotes two high-profile military officials
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 24, 2020
Kim Jong Un convenes army top brass, orders increased “nuclear war deterrence”

Kim Jong Un convenes army top brass, orders increased “nuclear war deterrence”

Meeting is DPRK leader's second public event in more than six weeks, following two unexplained absences from public eye

Kim Jong Un convenes army top brass, orders increased “nuclear war deterrence”
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 23, 2020
North Korea may give up some “essential” nuclear weapons: intelligence nominee

North Korea may give up some “essential” nuclear weapons: intelligence nominee

DPRK nuclear threat "cannot be overstated," Director of National Intelligence nominee John L. Ratcliffe says

North Korea may give up some “essential” nuclear weapons: intelligence nominee
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 5, 2020
North Korea’s weapons-development facilities: new details from the UN Panel
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North Korea’s weapons-development facilities: new details from the UN Panel

The Panel’s examination of key sites suggests that the missile manufacturing complex continues to expand

North Korea’s weapons-development facilities: new details from the UN Panel
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda April 22, 2020
North Korea’s development of the Pukguksong-3: new details from the UN Panel
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North Korea’s development of the Pukguksong-3: new details from the UN Panel

A new report from the UN's Panel of Experts provides further insight into the DPRK's nuclear-capable SLBM

North Korea’s development of the Pukguksong-3: new details from the UN Panel
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda April 20, 2020
North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say

North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say

Latest report from UN's Panel of Experts finds Pyongyang continues to find ways to circumvent crushing sanctions

North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 17, 2020
North Korea still violating nuclear, biological weapons treaties: State Dept.

North Korea still violating nuclear, biological weapons treaties: State Dept.

Executive summary of upcoming State Department report highlights key source of U.S.-DPRK diplomatic stalemate

North Korea still violating nuclear, biological weapons treaties: State Dept.
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 15, 2020
North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

Pentagon cites deterrence against North Korea in its "rationale" for U.S. nuclear arsenal

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 7, 2020
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