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Trump says North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons, sidesteps questions on renewed denuclearization talks

The unsourced figure aligns with some independent estimates, while South Korea's Defense Minister put Pyongyang's arsenal at 80 to 120 weapons — enough for layered use against multiple targets.

2026.8.20

Kim Jong-un unveils nuclear navy expansion plans at destroyer commissioning

North Korea’s leader commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer, ordered a new naval base and signaled a faster push for sea-based nuclear deterrence.

2026.6.24

North Korea’s failed warship launch underscores its urgent bid for naval power

North Korea’s bid to acquire a second-strike capability through naval modernization recently suffered a blow when a newly built destroyer capsized during its launch, marking a rare public failure that underscores the regime’s military urgency.

2025.5.25

Tag: second-strike capability

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