North Korea quietly ramps up its nuclear program

Jun 5, 2026, 03:25 PM en source ↗
North Korea

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North Korea has been steadily accelerating its nuclear weapons programme while Washington's focus has been occupied by other crises. Kim Jong Un recently conducted a high-profile tour of a new nuclear fuel facility and pledged to build additional nuclear weapons. Analysts warn that the incremental build-up poses a growing long-term threat to regional security.

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With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program. This week, Kim Jong Un took a publicity tour of a new nuclear fuel facility while promising to build more bombs.

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