Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Source: Getty Summary: North Koreaâs nuclear and missile programs have continued despite the pandemic. Pyongyang may accelerate plans to modernize its arsenal to build leverage in case of potential negotiations with the Biden administration. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Check your email for details on your request. Despite North Korea’s low profile throughout the coronavirus pandemic so far, the country’s nuclear and missile programs have hummed along. Now, as U.S. President-elect Joe ...