UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization



News UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization Defense review lumps DPRK with Iran in hierarchy of global threats, highlighting its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine Jooheon Kim June 3, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean missile test from a transporter erector launcher \| Image: KCTV (March 28, 2023) The U.K.’s defense ministry has warned that North Korea is poised to continue modernizing its nuclear arsenal to ensure regime survival and pressure its neighbors, while highlighting Pyongyang support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Strategic Defense Review, released by the U.K. on Monday, classifies the DPRK a “regional disruptor” alongside Iran. The U.K.’s defense ministry has warned that North Korea is poised to continue modernizing its nuclear arsenal to ensure regime survival and pressure its neighbors, while highlighting Pyongyang support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Strategic Defense Review, released by the U.K. on Monday, classifies the DPRK a “regional disruptor” alongside Iran. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization

Defense review lumps DPRK with Iran in hierarchy of global threats, highlighting its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Jooheon Kim June 3, 2025

UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization

A North Korean missile test from a transporter erector launcher | Image: KCTV (March 28, 2023)

The U.K.’s defense ministry has warned that North Korea is poised to continue modernizing its nuclear arsenal to ensure regime survival and pressure its neighbors, while highlighting Pyongyang support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Strategic Defense Review, released by the U.K. on Monday, classifies the DPRK a “regional disruptor” alongside Iran.

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