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For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
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For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans

Increased DPRK weapons production opens opportunities to find new buyers, a problem the West cannot afford to ignore

For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 9, 2024
North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development

North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development

Twelve-axle missile launch vehicle appears during Kim Jong Un visit to factory

North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 8, 2024
Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
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Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles

Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide

Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2024
US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border

US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border

Joint statement issued after extended deterrence meeting warns DPRK actions risk ‘inadvertent escalation’

US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 5, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 3, 2024
What Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah reveal about risks of preempting North Korea
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What Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah reveal about risks of preempting North Korea

Experts say US-ROK could replicate Israel’s success in part, but not without triggering massive nuclear retaliation

What Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah reveal about risks of preempting North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 29, 2024
Seoul seeks to raise defense budget to record $46B to deter North Korean threats

Seoul seeks to raise defense budget to record $46B to deter North Korean threats

Proposed 3.6% increase would fund F-35A stealth fighters and Patriot missile upgrades for ‘three-axis’ defense system

Seoul seeks to raise defense budget to record $46B to deter North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 27, 2024
How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
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How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November

She is likely to maintain Biden’s sanctions and diplomatic strategy, but new challenges may require adjustments

How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 23, 2024
Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Expert says change reflects recognition that DPRK will not give up nukes, anticipating greater focus on arms control

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 20, 2024