The Kim dynasty and North Korea's nuclear weapons | DW Documentary
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North Korea's military parade in April 2022 showcased their capability to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads, sending a strong message to the US. Despite failed negotiations and sanctions, Kim Jong-un remains committed to developing North Korea's nuclear arsenal for power and economic stability.
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- Kim Jong-un's aggressive stance on North Korea's nuclear program, highlighted by the presentation of the Wong 17 intercontinental ballistic missile with nuclear warheads, sends a global warning to adversaries, especially the US.
- The history of North Korea's nuclear program, dating back to Kim Il-sung's initiation in the 1950s and subsequent support from China and the Soviet Union, underscores the nation's persistent pursuit of nuclear capabilities despite international agreements and sanctions.
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