But North Korea is far from unique. Our research has also revealed converging climate and nuclear threats to the India-China border and the increasingly contested Arctic region.

Trump's words, threatening to meet North Korea's threats with a "fire and fury like the world has never seen" were the starkest warning of a nuclear strike from any U.S. president in modern times.

Kim Jong Un pointed to "abnormal climate" as a reason for North Korea's crises. The country has been shaken by repeated floods, a food crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Like many poor countries, North Korea, where such problems are endemic, is least able to cope with climate change impacts. These weaknesses include food insecurity, energy shortages, economic ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watches rescue operations in flooded areas near the country's border with China, July 28, 2024. KCNA / VIA REUTERS On Thursday, August 15, South Korea celebrated ...

North Korea is increasingly impacted by climate-induced natural disasters, yet its weak economy will hamper growing calls for environmental action. Climate Change Is the Biggest Threat to Indian ...

How are the floods in North Korea linked with climate change? According to the country’s meteorological service, parts of North Hamgyong saw over 500mm of rain in just three days, ...