North Korea: the growing threat

FT writers look at how Kim Jong Un has dramatically increased the speed and scope of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme since he came to power in 2011 — raising international condemnation and alarm

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North Korea: A rising threat

Pyongyang’s development of missiles and nuclear weapons raises alarms in Washington

US show of strength masks limited options over N Korea

Experts say military exercises and presidential rhetoric will not rein in Pyongyang

Miscalculation could lead to a Korean war

Donald Trump has created dangerous confusion over US policy towards Pyongyang

Can the US defend itself from a missile attack from North Korea?

Trump administration pushes to upgrade ‘outdated and unproven’ interceptor technology

Creative diplomacy is vital to defuse Korean crisis

It would be wrong to assume China would stand by if peninsula fell into conflict

Steady pressure beats hot talk on North Korea

Trump’s military threats carry a risk with little strategic rationale

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