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Tue, April 13, 2021 | 18:44

North Korea could have up to 242 nuclear weapons by 2027: report

North Korea could have up to 242 nuclear weapons and dozens of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) by 2027, a research report said Tuesday, calling for South Korea and the United States to weigh "all options" to counter the evolving threats.

2021-04-13 15:50

US hearing on North Korea's human rights expected to anger Pyongyang

US hearing on North Korea's human rights expected to anger Pyongyang

The Tom Lantos Congressional Human Rights Commission that advocates for freedom of expression will hold a hearing Thursday (U.S. time) on Seoul's ban on sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border into North Korea. The hearing is anticipated to receive an angry response from the Kim Jong-un regime, especially as it will fall on the anniversary of North Korea founder Kim...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-04-13 15:41

North Korea could have up to 242 nuclear weapons by 2027: report

Seoul, Washington closely watching North Korea's moves on SLBMs, new submarine

South Korea is closely monitoring North Korea's military moves in coordination with the United States, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday, amid signs of activity at the North's main shipyard used to develop submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). According to 38 North, commercial satellite imagery of the North's Sinpo Shipyard indicates that a missile canister...

2021-04-12 17:44

North Korea's SLBM threat looms large

Speculation is mounting over North Korea's possible test launch of a ballistic missile from a newly manufactured submarine, according to local defense experts, Sunday, as suspicious activity has been detected at a shipyard that has facilities for testing submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). The conjecture is further fueled by Pyongyang's preparations to celebrate th...

Jung Da-min | 2021-04-11 16:54

North Korea completed new 3,000-ton submarine: South Korea, US authorities

South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities believe North Korea is ready to roll out a new 3,000-ton submarine, only waiting for the right timing, sources said Sunday. The assessment comes after a U.S. think tank said the North has moved a submersible missile test barge at its missile test site to a different position, possibly indicating an upcoming test of a submarine-la...

2021-04-11 14:52

North Korea likely to stay more reclusive in face of UN sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced his impoverished state will embark on an “Arduous March” as he strives to navigate prolonged economic difficulties amid global sanctions. This was the first time for Kim to use the term, “Arduous March,” which his father and former leader Kim Jong-un referred to during periods of hardship from 1994 to 1998 to overcome economic cri...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-04-09 17:13

US House caucus to hold hearing on South Korean ban on anti-Pyongyang leafleting

A bipartisan caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives said Thursday it will hold a public hearing next week on South Korea's recently legislated ban on the sending of anti-Pyongyang leaflets into North Korea. The caucus, the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, said it will hold "a hearing on freedom of expression on the Korean peninsula" on Thursday next week. Five witness...

2021-04-09 11:07

US prepared for diplomacy for denuclearization of North Korea: White House spokeswoman

The United States is prepared to engage in some form of diplomacy with North Korea if it will lead to denuclearization on the peninsula, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Wednesday. She said the U.S. remains committed to denuclearization of North Korea.

2021-04-08 18:02

Kim Jong-un says North Korea facing its 'worst-ever situation'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has acknowledged his country was facing the ``worst-ever situation'' as he addressed thousands of grassroots members of his ruling party during a major political conference in Pyongyang. Experts say Kim is facing perhaps his toughest moment as he approaches a decade in rule, with North Korea's coronavirus lockdown unleashing further shock on an...

2021-04-07 17:54

North Korea moves submersible missile test stand barge: US think tank

North Korea has moved a submersible missile test stand barge at a shipyard on its east coast, a U.S. think tank said Wednesday, noting the move could be part of preparations for a submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test or for maintenance. Citing satellite imagery collected Tuesday, Beyond Parallel, a project of the Center for Strategic and International Studies thin...

2021-04-07 09:43

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