North Korea

North Korea Bioweapons Program

North Korea’s Bioweapons Program

Analysis of images of the Pyongyang Bio-technical Institute reveals North Korea can produce regular, military-sized batches of biological weapons, specifically anthrax.

Countering Nuclear Commodity Smuggling

OP#20: Countering Nuclear Commodity Smuggling: A System of Systems

Occasional Paper #20: This study recommends action to prevent nuclear smuggling to Iran, North Korea, and other countries seeking nuclear weapons.

New Short Course on Nuclear Arms Control to Take Place in Washington, DC

DEADLINE JUNE 20: US Government officials are invited to apply for the July 14-18, 2014, nuclear arms control course at the CNS Washington, DC office.

Global Trafficking Map

CNS Releases Annual Nuclear Trafficking Report, 153 Incidents in 2013 Reported

CNS experts report the nature and scope of nuclear security risks prepared with support from the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

North Korea Nuclear / Radiological

Dirty Bombs: Not Just for Terrorists

A look at North Korea’s possible state use of dirty bombs.

The Nonproliferation Year in Review – A Guided Tour

Video of issues in 2013: nuclear, biological & chemical weapons & ballistic missiles.

3D Modeling Research: The Global Video Library

The Global Video Library: strategic nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile-related facilities around the globe.

Launch of the Unha-3 SL

CNS Experts Available for Comment on North Korea’s Rocket Launch

On December 12, North Korea successfully launched the Unha-3 SLV.

Missiles, Maneuvers and Mysteries

North Korea’s leadership succession and nuclear activities have garnered attention, including the parading of new missiles systems.

Russian Policy on the North Korean Nuclear Crisis

Russia seeks to play a positive role in solving the North Korean nuclear crisis.