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May 1, 2025

Some of the disruption could lead to arms control talks with China or a nuclear agreement with North Korea but it could also drive South Korea or Japan to acquire nuclear weapons.

May 1, 2025

The president did not provide details regarding his approach to addressing the nuclear threat posed by Pyongyang.

April 1, 2025

Although abandoned in 2024, the Korean Comprehensive Military Agreement served as a significant arms control measure when it was in effect.

April 1, 2025

A top North Korean official threatened to escalate Pyongyong’s nuclear program after a U.S. aircraft carrier 
visited South Korea.   

March 1, 2025

The Trump administration reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to total North Korean denuclearization; Pyongyang said the goal is impossible.

January 10, 2025

Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached after his short-lived declaration of martial law sparked protests across the country, and less than two weeks later, his acting successor was ousted as well. 

December 4, 2024

North Korea also ratified a mutual defense treaty with Russia, as Japan, South Korea, and the United States announced a new mechanism for monitoring Pyongyang’s sanctions evasion. 

November 1, 2024

A North Korean official said the election will not influence its approach to engagement with the United States and blamed Washington for escalating regional tensions. 

October 1, 2024

In addition to revealing a uranium-enrichment facility and a new, larger launch vehicle for long-range missiles, leader Kim Jong Un pledged to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal. 

September 3, 2024

North Korea deployed launchers for nuclear-capable missiles along its southern border after South Korea and the United States announced new guidelines for strengthening U.S. extended nuclear deterrence.

July 9, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defense treaty as Russia continues to court North Korean support for its war in Ukraine. 

June 24, 2024

U.S. presidential leadership may be the most important factor in whether the risk of nuclear arms racing, proliferation, and war will rise or fall in the years ahead. 

June 1, 2024

North Korea is continuing to test new military systems and build up its nuclear arsenal in response to U.S. and South Korean activities.

May 23, 2024

As lawmakers urge President Biden to prioritize efforts to engage Russia and China in nuclear arms control talks, the administration updates nuclear weapons employment guidance and raises questions about China's NFU proposal.

May 1, 2024

The U.S. said it will find an alternate way to report on North Korean sanctions enforcement.