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North Korea nuclear program
North Korea’s Dangerous Turn
By Ankit Panda
Tactical nuclear weapons represent the next, dangerous phase of North Korea’s nuclear modernization.
Arming to Disarm: North Korea’s Nuclear Paradox
By Soon-ok Shin
Even as its nuclear capacity continues to advance, Pyongyang will keep its anti-nuclear doctrine in place – despite the growing contradiction.
Kim Jong Un Convenes 3rd Enlarged Meeting of WPK’s Military Commission
By Mitch Shin
Kim Jong Un discussed major agendas of his country’s military with his officials, raising speculation that a seventh nuclear test is imminent.
Learning to Live With a Nuclear North Korea
By Jong Eun Lee
A mutually assured deterrence could be an alternative diplomatic strategy toward Pyongyang.
Korean Peninsula Tensions Escalate Amid a Return to Old School Policies
By Mitch Shin
After a meeting with his U.S. counterpart, South Korea's foreign minister emphasized strengthening the joint extended deterrence against North Korea’s missile threats.
Jenny Town and Joel Wit on North Korea’s Busy April
By Shannon Tiezzi
“North Korea is not sending signals it is open to diplomacy, but waiting for it to do so is a serious mistake.”
Kim Jong Un Underlines North Korea’s Nuclear Capabilities in Military Parade
By Mitch Shin
North Korea held a military parade to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army on Monday.
North Korea Marks Key Anniversary But No Word on Military Parade
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
Kim Il Sung’s birth anniversary, the most important national holiday in North Korea, passed without the expected military parade or any missile testing.
What to Make of Kim Yo Jong’s Verbal Attack of South Korea’s Defense Minister
By Mitch Shin
Three days after Defense Minister Suh Wook underscored the South’s preemptive strike capabilities, Pyongyang warned that Seoul was facing a serious threat.
A Long Road to Nowhere: 10 Years of the Kim Jong Un Regime
By Hae Kyung Ahn
In April, Kim Jong Un will mark the 10th anniversary of his complete succession to power. He doesn't have much to celebrate.
Satellite Images Show Activity at North Korean Nuclear Site
By Kim Tong-hyung and Jon Gambrell
Two new structures appeared to have been built to the site's south between February and early March.
How Will the Ukraine War Affect the Korean Peninsula?
By Mitch Shin
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the arms race on the Korean Peninsula will likely linger as the two Koreas continue to build up advanced weapons for self-defense.