North Korea’s Growing Nuclear Arsenal Raises Fresh Questions Over US and Asian Defences

A former U.S. intelligence analyst warns that North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities have advanced over 20 years to potentially overwhelm U.S. homeland missile defenses and threaten allied defenses in South Korea and Japan. Estimates vary, but Pyongyang may possess dozens of warheads and diverse delivery systems, complicating diplomacy and urging caution in negotiations.