North Korea
Official Documents Last updated: May, 2012
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Get the Facts on North Korea
- Conducted nuclear tests in 2006 and 2009
- Not party to the CWC and believed to possess 2,500-5,000 metric tons of chemical weapons
- Active exporter of ballistic missile components, technology, and design data
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Tuberculosis Threat in North Korea
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North Korea News on GSN
Produced by National Journal
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North Korea Seen Quickly Building Atomic Reactor
Nov. 15, 2011
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U.S., South Korea to Confer Over North Korean Nukes
Nov. 14, 2011
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North Korea Airs Plan to Activate Light-Water Reactor
Nov. 11, 2011
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Nations to Confer on North Korean Nuclear Push: Official
Nov. 10, 2011
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North Korea Close to Producing Uranium-Based Warhead, Source Says
Nov. 8, 2011
