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North Korea made nuclear progress last year - UN

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North Korea made nuclear progress last year - UN

North Korea made nuclear progress last year - UN

North Korea maintained and developed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of international sanctions, helping fund them with some $300 million stolen through cyber hacks, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by Reuters on Monday.

Bryan Wood reports.


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