North Korea's Military Expansion and Nuclear Arsenal

SOURCE www.telegraph.co.uk
North Korea is expanding its army and nuclear arsenal, strengthening its military capabilities with the help of Russia, hacking for foreign income, and information warfare. It is defying international sanctions and focusing on nuclear weapons over conventional military upgrades.

Key Points

  • North Korea boasts the world's fourth-largest military with nearly 1.3 million troops
  • Plans to build 150 more nuclear warheads by 2027
  • Increased military capabilities through a new mutual defence treaty with Russia
  • Sourcing foreign income through hacking and forced labor to bypass sanctions
  • Engaging in information warfare against enemies and its population

Pros

  • Strengthening military capabilities
  • Creating a deterrent against the US

Cons

  • Defying international sanctions
  • Focusing on nuclear weapons over conventional upgrades