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North Korean nuclear weapons program: Quick Facts

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Azimuthal projection map centered on North Korea, showing concentric range circles for North Korean ballistic missiles. The circles illustrate the maximum reach of four missile types: Hwasong-6 (500 km), Hwasong-7 (1,200-1,500 km), Hwasong-16B (5,500 km), and Hwasong-17 (15,000 km), covering regions from East Asia to much of the globe, including the United States and Europe.
Ri Chun-Hee announces North Korean nuclear test
Map of the Korean Peninsula highlighting North Korea, with labeled locations for Yongbyon, the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center, Pyongyang, and the demilitarized zone along the border with South Korea. Neighboring countries China, Russia, Japan, and South Korea are also shown for regional context.
Nuclear facilities at Yongbyon
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