Defense minister estimates North Korea has 80–120 nukes
By The BriefBrief
South Korea’s defense minister said North Korea is typically estimated to have around 80 to 120 nuclear weapons. The remarks were made during a statement reported by Yonhap in Seoul on Aug. 20.
WHO:South Korea’s defense minister
WHAT:Said North Korea is typically estimated to have around 80 to 120 nuclear weapons
WHEN:Aug 20, 2026
WHERE:South Korea
WHY:The minister made the estimate in a public statement about North Korea’s nuclear weapons.
