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North Korea Accelerates Modernization of Key Nuclear Complex
News Summary According to the 38 North report , North Korea has been modernizing and expanding its Yongbyon nuclear complex throughout 2025, with satellite imagery showing new construction, increased activity at a suspected enrichment site, and upgrades across key facilities. These developments align with Kim Jong Un’s directives for “exponential growth” in weapons-grade material production, supported by continued reactor operations and testing of new nuclear capabilities. Co
Nov 241 min read
North Korea Condemns U.S.-South Korea Security Talks, Vows ‘More Offensive’ Measures
News Summary North Korea condemned recent U.S.–South Korea security talks as a deliberate show of hostility and vowed to take more “offensive” measures in response to perceived threats. North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang-chol accused Washington of escalating tensions through joint drills and military deployments, warning that any encroachment on the North’s security would be met with force. Commentary North Korea’s strategy is clear: to pressure Seoul and Washington into
Nov 101 min read
Trump Says North Korea 'Sort of Nuclear Power,' Open to Meet Kim Jong Un
News Summary President Trump said he would be open to meeting Kim Jong Un during his Asian trip, telling reporters aboard Air Force One. When asked whether he would recognize North Korea as a nuclear state, he replied, “I think they’re sort of a nuclear power… they’ve got a lot of nuclear weapons, I’ll say that.” Commentary As mentioned several times before, we must distinguish between Trump’s diplomatic rhetoric and his actual policy. Trump’s responses to reporters’ questio
Oct 251 min read
Behind North Korea’s New Hwasong-20 ICBM: Propaganda or Real Power?
News Summary North Korea revealed its new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile during a major military parade on October 10,...
Oct 131 min read
North Korea, China Pledge Partnership: Genuine Alliance or Political Show?
News Summary North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son‑hui met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, reaffirming Pyongyang’s unwavering...
Oct 11 min read
President Lee Stresses Dialogue with North Korea in UN Speech
News Summary South Korean President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the "END" initiative at the U.N. General Assembly, calling for dialogue...
Sep 251 min read
Kim Jong Un Signals Willingness to Talk If U.S. Drops Denuclearization Demand
News Summary Kim Jong Un said he still has a “good memory” of U.S. President Donald Trump and indicated that Pyongyang would be willing...
Sep 241 min read
Secret North Korean Missile Base Near China Border Poses Nuclear Threat: CSIS Report
News Summary A new CSIS report has revealed a secret North Korean missile base, Sinpung-dong, located just 27 kilometers from the...
Aug 251 min read
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