The Pentagon announced the threat to the United States from the DPRK nuclear forces

The DPRK's nuclear forces continue to improve and pose a threat to the United States. This was announced on January 23 in the Pentagon, the relevant provisions are contained in the new defense strategy of the department.

"North Korea's nuclear forces are increasingly capable of threatening U.S. territory," the document says.

The strategy also emphasizes that "these forces are growing in size and sophistication, posing a clear and immediate danger of a nuclear strike on American territory." In addition, it is indicated that the DPRK missile forces are capable of hitting targets in the Republic of Korea and Japan with both conventional and nuclear weapons.

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Earlier, on December 29, 2025, it was reported that the DPRK held exercises on the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles with the participation of the country's leader Kim Jong-un. The maneuvers took place in the waters of the Yellow Sea and were aimed at checking the combat readiness of long-range missile units. According to KCNA, the missiles successfully hit the designated targets, and Pyongyang confirmed its intention to further strengthen its nuclear combat forces.

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