North Korea

Panel Cites 'Tipping Point' On Nuclear Proliferation

Greg Schnippel — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:09:38 -0800

The development of nuclear arsenals by both Iran and North Korea could lead to "a cascade of proliferation," making it more probable that terrorists could get their hands on an atomic weapon, according to an interim report from the U.S. Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States.

North Korea Limits Tests of Nuclear Site

Greg Schnippel — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:40:01 -0800

In its first major act of defiance since Senator Barack Obama’s election, North Korea said Wednesday that it would bar international nuclear inspectors from taking soil and nuclear waste samples, which are considered crucial to determining the extent of its weapons program.

North Korea prepares to launch 10 missiles

Greg Schnippel — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:17:25 -0700

The South Korean military has been placed on alert, according to media reports in the country, after a American satellite detected launch preparations for what appeared to be 10 short-range missiles at Chodo, a navy base.

North Korea has Quietly Built Long-Range Missile Base

Greg Schnippel — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:10:07 -0700

North Korea has quietly built a long-range missile base that is larger and more capable than an older and well-known launch pad for intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to independent analysts relying on new satellite images of the site and other data. Analysts provided images of the previously secret site to The Associated Press.

Concerns Grow About Iranian, North Korean Missiles and Chinese Asats

Greg Schnippel — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:29:44 -0700

U.S. Watches for Nuclear Weapons Proliferators

Greg Schnippel — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:29:41 -0700

U.S. Offers North Korea Aid for Dropping Nuclear Plans

Greg Schnippel — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:29:40 -0700

North Korean Nuclear Problems Said Quickly Fixable

Greg Schnippel — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:29:37 -0700

The scramble for a way to stop nukes

Greg Schnippel — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:29:36 -0700

Pentagon hunting for clues on power, makeup of weapon

Greg Schnippel — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:29:36 -0700