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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies

Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies

North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress

Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 28, 2026
Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan

Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan

But her government walks back remarks at election debate, which run counter to official policy

Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 27, 2026
New US defense strategy warns of North Korean threats, omits denuclearization

New US defense strategy warns of North Korean threats, omits denuclearization

First National Defense Strategy of Trump’s second term places onus on South Korea to deter Pyongyang

New US defense strategy warns of North Korean threats, omits denuclearization
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 26, 2026
In a turbulent world, Kim Jong Un’s regime looks more secure than ever
COLUMN

In a turbulent world, Kim Jong Un’s regime looks more secure than ever

Great power competition and US retreat from exporting democracy have quashed hope for radical change in North Korea

In a turbulent world, Kim Jong Un’s regime looks more secure than ever
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 22, 2026
How Takaichi’s military push is reshaping Japan’s posture toward North Korea

How Takaichi’s military push is reshaping Japan’s posture toward North Korea

Record defense spending aligns with Trump’s priorities, while growing nuclear talk has alarmed Pyongyang and Beijing

How Takaichi’s military push is reshaping Japan’s posture toward North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 21, 2026
North Korea denuclearization ideal but unrealistic, South’s president says

North Korea denuclearization ideal but unrealistic, South’s president says

Lee Jae Myung says North Korea would have been confused to see drones intruding during new Seoul administration

North Korea denuclearization ideal but unrealistic, South’s president says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Jooheon Kim January 21, 2026
What to make of reports that Russia tried to ship a nuke reactor to North Korea

What to make of reports that Russia tried to ship a nuke reactor to North Korea

Spanish daily says Ursa Major was transporting illicit cargo when it sank in Dec. 2024, but the evidence doesn’t add up

What to make of reports that Russia tried to ship a nuke reactor to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 16, 2026
Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown
NK PRO

Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown

Researcher says the real threat is Moscow’s support for IT workers, who now finance DPRK arms shipments for Ukraine war

Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 14, 2026
Leaders of South Korea, Japan pledge to work for North Korea’s denuclearization

Leaders of South Korea, Japan pledge to work for North Korea’s denuclearization

Lee Jae Myung and Sanae Takaichi also stress bilateral and trilateral cooperation with the US on DPRK issues

Leaders of South Korea, Japan pledge to work for North Korea’s denuclearization
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2026
7 Chinese, US nationals charged with smuggling weapons to North Korea

7 Chinese, US nationals charged with smuggling weapons to North Korea

Justice Department presses additional charges against Chinese man serving 8 years for shipping firearms from LA

7 Chinese, US nationals charged with smuggling weapons to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 12, 2026
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