vann van diepen Archives - 38 North

Is North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad?

Vann H. Van Diepen

Jul 16, 2026

WMD

Cold War strategic culture has emphasized the importance of having a “triad” of …

North Korea’s Expanding Production of Uranium and Conventional Missiles

Vann H. Van Diepen

Jul 15, 2026

NK Briefing, WMD

This article is from the fifth edition (April-June 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, North …

Cluster Warhead Tests Underscore the Important Conventional Role of North Korea’s SRBMs

Vann H. Van Diepen

Apr 22, 2026

WMD

North Korea claimed that launches of KN-23/Hwasong-11A and Hwasong-11D short-range ballistic …

North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup

Vann H. Van Diepen

Apr 15, 2026

NK Briefing, WMD

This article is from the fourth edition (January – March 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly …