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North Korea’s Other Weapons of Mass Destruction

Although its nuclear and missile programs are frequently in the headlines, North Korea’s other weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs and their role in Pyongyang’s security strategies draw less discussion and analysis.

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November 5, 2018
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A South Korean rescue team wearing chemical protective suits participates in an anti-terror drill as part of a disaster management exercise at the COEX shopping and exhibition center in Seoul on May 20, 2016. (Photo: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images)

Expanding analysis to include a consideration of North Korea’s chemical weapons capabilities allows for a better understanding of the doctrine around its unconventional weapons and thus for development of more tailored policies to deal with the WMD threats and risks they pose.

Read more of former Nuclear Scholar, Christina Varriale’s analysis on “North Korea’s Other Weapons of Mass Destruction” in Arms Control Association’s Journal

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The views expressed above are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of the Center for Strategic and International Studies or the Project on Nuclear Issues.

Cristina Varriale is a Research Analyst with RUSI’s Proliferation and Nuclear Policy Team. Her research interests include extended nuclear deterrence, East Asia and disarmament diplomacy. Prior to joining RUSI, she worked in nuclear policy and research with the International Centre for Security Analysis (ICSA) and the British American Security Information Council (BASIC). Cristina holds an MA in Non-proliferation and International Security from King’s College London. She has also been a contributor at IHS Jane’s, and is a regular media contributor.

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Cristina Varriale, "North Korea’s Other Weapons of Mass Destruction," Nuclear Network, Center for Strategic and International Studies, November 5, 2018, last modified October 28, 2021, https://nuclearnetwork.csis.org/north-koreas-weapons-mass-destruction/.

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