The growing North Korean nuclear threat, explained [Updated] 

north korea doesnt have to worry about us invading them they have no oil

Has anyone noticed how north korea is like that one annoying kid that threatens people? Or is it just me

NK: WE NUKE YOU TOMORROW! Rest of the world: Why not make a meme about this?

Who else is watching because of the christmas present?

Kim Jong Un, Kim Jong Dos, Kim Jong Tres...

6:22 is the most half-assed salute I’ve ever seen

U.S. : No country should build nuclear weapons Other countries : well u also should not U.S. : Ahhhhhhhh.... No our citizens security is important Other countries: so ours also U.S.: (Awkward silence)

0:35 little did people know Kim actually named the missile "Croissant-14"

It's not rocket science

Nodong, sounds like they named it after Kim Jong Un.

US : We've thousands of nukes. N.korea : *+1* US : Pikachu face..

hehe "nodong"

Of course they successfully test on July 4th. Of course.

3:57 "Nodong" Appropriate name for North Korea's nuclear program 😂😂

Who's here after hearing the news that Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after he's having his surgery?

These captions are dead wrong in many spots, just sayin'

Let north korea make the first move. Because it will be their last move.

North Korea is like the annoying little siblings who always asks to be included in the game but no one wants them to.

No. Korea does not want war. They don't have any benefits.

0:53 The sound made me laugh so hard xD

memes are the only way to prevent nuclear war

It's sad and funny at the same time that Japan could be wiped out by something named "Nodong". Mostly sad though

They dont want to end up like iraq and libya ..

North koreas ping is SO high it just created a missile that the usa has had for decades

Woahhh nah those are fireworks fam

Strategic patience is also the tactic I use to get my homework done

It's also worth noting that North Korea fancies themselves arms dealers. It's quite possible that they would be willing to transfer technology or materials to other countries. For all of N.K.'s issues, they are a relatively stable regime, at least in so far as there is a dynastic transfer of power that has been conducted. They are hemmed in by very powerful neighbors. There are other parts of the world that are less stable but just as interested in nuclear technology. In a M.A.D. world the risk of some nut getting ahold of nukes during a civil war is probably a more realistic way for nuclear war to break out.

I don't think the USA would abandon Japan and South Korea if the North had nukes capable of hitting American cities.

you just gotta ignite the light..

1:47 Kim Jong Un: HAPEE FOUT OF JUWAY!

"But he too armed and dangerous, he's on everybody's playlist" J U I C E W R L D

BTW I love Vox graphics in videos! Very easy to understand and informative

too similar to previous video on the topic but still good.

Who cares when Doomfist just came out?

thank you for producing an unbiased video.

Well what the hell are we gonna do vox

I literally watched a video on the same topic yesterday. You said there is nothing to worry about because North Korea doesn't have ICBMs. Well, things escalated quickly.

Considering how unreliable North Korea's ICBM's have been, it wouldn't surprise me if it changed direction and hit NK

Dont now why but i get the Vice Early Days Quality From your Channel and i love it keep up the good work

Anyone notice the UFO in the 4th second of the video?

Dear Humanity, Pls no WWIII, Thnx Sincerely, Gorbax the Destroyer

This was a quality video from you Vox. Usually you guys are biased but I'm going to start watching your videos if you keep following the facts.

Hwasang I feel like that's how you spell croissants "Hey what're you eating?" "I'm eating a hwasang"

Very informative, thanks.

WW3 looks fun!

Thank you for updating the video. The original was brilliant and this is even more informative and a very topical issue at the moment.

These videos are so goddamn well made

This is the only channel I believe for news

Yeah but it's Alaska...

Kim Jong uhhhhhh boneless

Thanks for telling how to think, Vox!

You made it so easy thank you

I hope they don't nuke Japan because who will make dragon ball super 😩

Vox really is a great news source ever since the CNN video (and before) I've felt they do really good reporting

Great video!

If we fear them it just gives them more power. It's like a mean spider it's more afraid of you squishing it than anything.

Sorry Alaska nice knowing you Here before 40 views

I just want to say, thanks. The number of times we've heard about this in the past year makes it hard to tell what to think.

Its been 3 years I need an update I'm beyond scared

strategic patience.. good one vox

Hell yes @Vox! Right on for actually updating your videos instead of letting them become factually wrong!

Everyone is getting worried, but I really don't think NK will do anything. This is why: The land that North Korea is sitting on is very valuable in terms of natural resources. Due to their ineptitude to create means of getting those resources, it still remains largely untapped and valuable. China knows this and they enjoy having control over NK because they don't want another super power in Asia. Nobody thinks that NK would be able to create means to benefit from the trillions of dollars worth of resources, but if the peninsula is reunified, South Korea and America could benefit greatly from it. If the Korean peninsula becomes reunified, that's a huge loss for China and an obviously huge gain for South Korea and America. You could argue that maybe a reunified peninsula would align politically with the North, but that seems highly unlikely. Anyways, this loss for China would be a hit to their economy and more importantly, their ego. Having more American influence in Asia is something China very much does not want. They are perfectly content with with leaving NK as it is, basically a buffer zone between them and the US. Why doesn't China want to be close to the US? Because China is now #1 in the world and they want to keep that standing. America doesn't like that and they want to be at the top, which is why we are hearing more about NK in the news recently. Trump really doesn't like America not being the best and he will do what he believes is best to "make America great again." This is a very dangerous mindset to have because once your ego gets too big, something bad could happen. The information gets spread to the people that NK is going to harm us, so people get behind the idea that we should destroy them before they destroy us. Nobody seems to realize that if North Korea does anything at all to the US, South Korea or Japan, they would be wiped off the map with the retaliation they would face. Kim Jong Un is not that stupid to put his country at risk. He wants the power and he knows if he messes with the US, he does not have the army or resources to compete with them. This fact alone should be very obvious to everyone, but I'm not sure it is. That being said, if the US was truly smart, they wouldn't touch NK because that will only anger China, which just so happens to be where America gets all it's stuff from. Restricting trade in any way with China would severely hurt the American economy. America relies heavily on the cheap production of goods coming from China. In the end, nobody is really answering WHY North Korea wants to bomb the US so badly. Because they really hate America? No, that's not a good enough reason. There really isn't a good enough reason for North Korea to bomb the US to justify ruining their own country, which would happen. China wouldn't want NK to do anything because that severely hurts their standing as a world power because it causes a huge divide between them and the rest of the world. The US doesn't want to do anything to NK because that hurts their relations with their biggest trading partner. So basically the current stalemate is the best political move for the US, China, South Korea and Japan. The suffering of the North Korean people is the horrible thing here. I wish things weren't so political so that they could be helped, but right now touching North Korea is too risky for the rest of the world.

North korea : I now have an ICBM !! Japan : oh hey look at this mobile suit gundams we just made. North korea : nah just joking, its just a normal short ranged missile.

wow a good and not biased VOX video

what is strategic patience? i dont see how this could stop a north Korea from devolving a nuke at all.

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Do another update please!!

A suggestion for Vox and other news and media outlets covering this: The map of the missile range would be much more clear and easy to follow if you used the Equidistant Azimuthal projection, centered on North Korea. As the name would imply, the Azimuthal Equidistant maps out the earth according to each point's distance away from in this case N Korea, meaning it's practically made for the purpose of missile range maps! This been a PSA. Carry on.

I really like these videos! They're super helpful because it helps explain the news really well :) great job Vox

Trump: I won't allow you to test missiles N.Korea: challenge accepted, hold my beer.

America: *intense anger* North Korea: heck we’re hecked

Oh the irony of naming a phallic-shaped missile the "Nodong." Kimye, you so crazy :p

1:47 July 4th..... Looks like kim jong un was also celebrating with his own fireworks!

Great video, +Vox Two questions: how is a state able to have nuclear weapons, and yet possess, as you mention in the video, a "non-nuclear" status? What conditions does a state's acquiescence to a Non-Poliferation Treaty entail? Thank you.

Love your videos but I found a mistake at 5:02. In the beginning of the visualisation, the scale needs to be tipped towards US before being balanced by the North Korean rocket.

the DPRK is not trying to strike anyone. they only have these missles as deterrence. they would never strike first. please correct this.

0:37 Your map of Alaska includes an island which belongs to Canada.

Thank god their finally talking with us-

and it works! good job nk!

Isn't this the exact video they did 2 months ago. It's almost word for word just with different visuals and a little bit about the new test. Pretty lazy guys

"Strategic Patience" 😂

North Korea: “Here’s a gift for the Trump administration.” Trump: “Let’s make it a date.”

I hope you do a 3rd one👐

"strategic patience" aka doing nothing

Lmao they really called it the "NoDong" missel? Thats just to perfect for them

Thanks!

This makes me want to play DEFCON

It makes you wonder what other things they have?! cheeseburger...

Thank you for these videos. I feel as if all major news networks dance around the truth, and videos like this from a trusted source help me understand what's really going on.

Hwasong sound like croissant with a French accent,jeez even when it comes to bombs he still wants to eat them,

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Threaten to give Taiwan an ICBM and the North Korea problem will disappear overnight.

haven't they already posted a video almost exactly like this?

this guy talking right here sound take over or make your own Chanel go for it bro ! 🙌🏾

good info..

3:56 the "Nodong" HAHAHAHA

1:49 They completed the ICBM. On the *4'th of july*...

Can I share you video on my FB Page you information is really so informative

just letting you know the nuclear program actually started in 1990 during Kim Il Sung's reign using plutonium Kim Jong Il used uranium as a secondary option since the initial agreements with President Carter before Kim Il Sung died stated that north korea was to halt production of weapons grade plutonium. However the agreement didn't include using weapons grade Uranium as an alternative.

Good bye world it was nice knowing you!!