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North Korea’s nuclear test faults raise fresh concern over Mount Paektu volcanic eruption

A study found seismic activity near the 2017 nuclear test site persisted for years, prompting calls for long-term monitoring around Mount Paektu.

2026.9.18

In this footage broadcast by Pyongyang's state-controlled Korean Central Television on Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un examines weapons systems manufactured at what state media called 'key munitions plants' during a two-day inspection that began on Monday. [YONHAP]

North expanding chemical complex critical to nuclear and missile programs

North Korea is expanding a chemical plant that plays a crucial role in its nuclear and missile program, according to satellite imagery examined by analysis group 38 North and the Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control.

2024.1.11

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A commercial satellite image of the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center in North Pyongan Province from Nov. 23. [YONHAP]

North's next test may be of a miniaturized tactical nuke: Heinonen

A former high-ranking official at the United Nations nuclear watchdog said North Korea would likely focus on testing a miniature nuclear warhead in a possible seventh nuclear test.

2022.10.11

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi addresses a news conference during an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria on Tuesday. [REUTERS]

IAEA's Grossi raises alarm over North's nuclear activities

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed alarm over signs that North Korea is conducting uranium enrichment at the Yongbyon nuclear facility and continuing construction work on two tunnels at Punggye-ri.

2022.9.13

Nuke test site in North isn't flooded: Beyond Parallel

Satellite images from the past week show only minor flood damage at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site, suggesting the regime's seventh nuclear test is delayed due a political decision, not the weather, according to a U.S. think tank.

2022.8.30

New satellite images of the Punggye-ri nuclear test site in Kilju, North Hamgyong province taken on Tuesday show new signs of construction activity at tunnel no. 4 in addition to preparation for a potential nuclear test in tunnel no. 3. [BEYOND PARALLEL]

Pyongyang might be preparing for more than one nuke test

North Korea appears to be preparing for more than one nuclear test by rebuilding two tunnels at its Punggye-ri nuclear test site, according to satellite imagery analysis released by a U.S.-based analysis site on Wednesday.

2022.6.16

Fighter jets from the South Korean and U.S. militaries fly in formation during a joint air exercise over the Yellow Sea in a show of force on Tuesday. [JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF]

North Korea gets more warnings over possible nuke test

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman warned North Korea of a "swift and forceful response" if it conducts a nuclear weapons test, as the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned of such a test.

2022.6.7

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, introduces U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken before a town hall-style meeting at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations with members of staff in New York on May 19. [REUTERS]

South promises strong measures if North conducts nuclear test

South Korea will take "strong measures" to strengthen and expand its joint deterrence capabilities with the United States if the North carries out a new nuclear test, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

2022.6.1

The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that the South Korean military conducted joint missile drills with U.S. forces after North Korea launched three ballistic missiles earlier that day. [USFK]

North tested nuke trigger, says presidential office

North Korea tested a triggering device in preparation for a nuclear test, a presidential official said Wednesday, as the United Nations Security Council is set to meet Thursday in New York to vote on U.S.-led fresh sanctions on the country.

2022.5.26

Satellite imagery of the Punggye-ri test site in North Hamgyong Province in North Korea shows excavation work in preparation for a possible nuclear test. [BEYOND PARALLEL]

Evidence keeps mounting of a new nuke test by North Korea

Excavation work at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site suggests the regime is gearing up for a seventh nuclear test, according to a U.S.-based think tank.

2022.5.18