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IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 9, 2026
Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim

Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim

South Korean president cites risk of nuclear proliferation if ‘status quo’ of DPRK weapons development continues

Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 8, 2026
Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads

Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads

DPRK also has enough fissile material for at least 90 warheads, Stockholm institute finds

Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 8, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China

Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China

One day before DPRK-China summit, Pyongyang delivers reminder of ‘irreversible’ nuclear status to Washington and Beijing

Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit

Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit

During visit to unnamed enterprise, leader repeats call for 2.5x increase in North Korea’s missile production capacity

Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2026
Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing

Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing

DPRK leader stresses development of ‘underwater secret weapons’ and 10,000-ton destroyers to build nuclear-armed navy

Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 6, 2026
Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear enrichment plant in push to expand arsenal

Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear enrichment plant in push to expand arsenal

Leader inspects centrifuges at third known site, revealing North Korea has doubled production of nuclear fuel

Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear enrichment plant in push to expand arsenal
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 4, 2026
North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026

North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
How Xi Jinping could use a second trip to North Korea to reassert influence
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How Xi Jinping could use a second trip to North Korea to reassert influence

A summit with Kim Jong Un would show Beijing still has a stake and challenge the US, rather than revive nuclear talks

How Xi Jinping could use a second trip to North Korea to reassert influence
Edward Howell
Edward Howell June 2, 2026
Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 28, 2026
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