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New North Korean Missile Base Heightens Global Nuclear Tensions
8/22/2025
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- A CSIS report identifies a previously undisclosed North Korean missile base near China, potentially containing 6-9 ICBMs.
- This base represents a nuclear threat to East Asia and the U.S.
- North Korea has escalated its nuclear program following the 2019 U.S. summit's failure.
- There are indications of increased Russian support for North Korea, including advanced technology.
