Will North Korea Conduct a Nuclear Weapon Test by the End of 2026?

South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?

South Korea has shifted from a denuclearization-first stance to aiming to freeze North Korea’s nuclear program with interim concessions, while Pyongyang, emboldened by Moscow-Beijing ties, rejects denuclearization and continues expanding its capabilities, making a revival of negotiations unlikely.

Is Germany Going Nuclear? - Andrew Korybko's Newsletter - Survive the News

The article reports that Germany may be moving toward nuclear capability, citing a Russian SVR claim that Germany is pursuing nuclear research with university and industry partners, potential NATO implications, and a discussion of how Germany’s remilitarization and security guarantees could influence Europe, though the claims of SVR are uncertain and should be treated with caution.

South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next? | Boise State Public Radio

South Korea is shifting from a denuclearization-first policy to prioritizing a halt to North Korea’s nuclear program and interim concessions, as Pyongyang strengthens ties with Russia and China, while international pressure wanes and North Korea’s nuclear capabilities continue to expand.

South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next? | Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU

South Korea is shifting from a denuclearization-first policy to a strategy that seeks to freeze North Korea’s nuclear program with interim concessions, as Pyongyang expands its relationships with Russia and China, increases its arsenal, and shows little sign of returning to the negotiating table.

South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?

South Korea is shifting from a denuclearization-first policy to aim for an interim freeze on North Korea’s nuclear program with concessions for steps short of disarmament, as Pyongyang strengthens ties with Russia and China while expanding its nuclear capabilities and rejecting denuclearization talks.

South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next? | WKNO FM

South Korea is shifting from a denuclearization-first policy to a strategy of freezing North Korea’s nuclear program and offering interim concessions, as Seoul seeks to halt production rather than dismantle existing weapons, amidst Pyongyang’s growing ties with Russia and China and its expanding arsenal.

Is Germany Going Nuclear? - Andrew Korybko's Newsletter

Germany’s moves toward potential nuclear capability are discussed, with SVR claims of active research and key institutions and companies involved, assessments by NATO experts that Germany could produce fissile material within 1–3 months and build a device within a year, and broader implications for European security amid Germany’s remilitarization and debates over deterrence under NATO umbrellas.

South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next? | WUNC News

South Korea has abandoned its denuclearization-first stance, shifting to a strategy that aims to halt North Korea’s current nuclear program through interim concessions and negotiations, as Pyongyang grows closer to Russia and China and strengthens its nuclear capabilities.

South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next? | KUNC

South Korea is shifting from an insistence on immediate denuclearization to aiming to freeze North Korea’s nuclear program with interim concessions, as Pyongyang tightens ties with Russia and China, expands its capabilities, and shows renewed resistance to denuclearization talks.

North Korea Unveils Nuclear-Powered Submarine: What Does It Mean for Global Security? (2026)

North Korea unveiled images of its first nuclear-powered submarine, claiming it rivals U.S. Virginia-class subs in size (about 8,700 tons), signaling progress under Kim Jong Un’s five-year plan and prompting renewed security concerns as Washington supports South Korea’s own nuclear submarine ambitions.