WMD
Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
Routine interpretation of DPRK activities as brinkmanship can fuel escalation, highlighting need for nuance
Why military strikes on North Korea’s nuke program would have made things worse
An editorial defending the Iran war by criticizing conflict-avoidance with the DPRK fails to account for the real costs
Russian navy escorts ships known to shuttle arms from North Korea: Japan
Exodus of sanctioned freighters alongside military convoy heralds change in Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade, experts say
North Korean officials tour drone operator training facility in Russian Far East
Delegation learned about UAV use in the military while also visiting soy, medical and space facilities
US, China to work on denuclearizing North Korea: White House
Statement came after Donald Trump said he’s in touch with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and called North Korea a nuclear power
How the US can break its cycle with North Korea through forced transparency
The lessons learned from negotiations with Iraq and Iran between 1995-2010 could set the stage for DPRK talks
Russian ship that sank near Spain carried nuclear parts, likely to DPRK: reports
New reports cite Ursa Major’s captain, while linking Russian and Western militaries to the boat’s sinking
Kim Jong Un calls for modernizing small arms production at latest factory tour
North Korean leader inspects shells, bullets and nuclear missiles, says more factories must be built
Kim Jong Un granted powers that surpass predecessors in constitution update
The allocation of power goes far beyond those granted to Kim Il Sung, which could signal a new level of authoritarianism
North Korea promotes loyalty to Kim above workers’ rights on May Day holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from International Workers’ Day celebrations to women’s soccer
