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North Korea missile program
Former North Korean Diplomat: For Pyongyang, Weapons Will Always Come First
By Bruce Harrison
Thae Yong-ho explains why the Kim regime is so intent on developing missiles and nuclear weapons.
Japan’s Nuclear Moment
By Liubomir K. Topaloff
Geopolitical trends have combined to open a window of opportunity for Japan to become a nuclear state.
Earth to Trump: Needed, an East Asia Policy
By Amitai Etzioni
Tough talk alone is not going to be helpful with North Korea.
How Advanced Are North Korea’s Missiles?
By John Schilling
A close look at Pyongyang’s strategic missile capabilities.
Japan Eyes 'Counter-Attack' Capability Against North Korea Missile Threat
By Yuki Tatsumi
Developing retaliatory capabilities will face political and financial headwinds in Japan.
Hey, China: Deploying THAAD Is South Korea’s Sovereign Right
By Yu Bin Kim
China's overreaction to THAAD misses the key point of the deployment.
US, South Korea Try to Reassure China on THAAD
By Cal Wong
China continues to vocally opposed the missile defense system, despite recent statements by the U.S. and South Korea.
South Korea Needs a New North Korea Strategy
By Stefan Soesanto
Relying on the international community is clearly not working.
North Korea's Latest Missile Launch: More Progress on Display
By John Power
The recent launch demonstrates North Korea's ability to quickly and secretly prepare missiles for launch.
Gauging Trump's Approach to the Koreas
By Kim Tae-woo
So far, the new administration is signalling a stronger approach toward Pyongyang.
Can the US Defend Against a North Korean ICBM?
By John Power
Shooting down an ICBM is an incredibly difficult task. Are U.S. missile defenses up to the challenge?
North Korean and Chinese Nuclear Weapons Development: Two Peas in a Pod?
By 38 North / Charles Lee
A look back at China's nuclear and missile development provides clues for North Korea's future.