International Development Grant
Open source research on North Korean production capacity for weapons of mass destruction
Project Number: CA-3-P006422001
Status: Operational
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $4,642,671.00
Start Date: November 01, 2018
End Date: December 31, 2025
Duration: 7.2 years
Project Description
This project provides the Verification Research Training and Information Centre (VERTIC) with funding to conduct open source research on North Korea’s production capacity for weapons of mass destruction including nuclear chemical and biological weapons and delivery systems. This research will be undertaken by VERTIC in collaboration with the Royal United Services Institute and the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies.
Expected Results
The expected outcome of this project is the production of reliable well-researched and publicly available information on North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction production capabilities.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of June 2023 include: (1) investigations of North Korean uranium mining and milling facilities phosphate extraction as a domestic source of uranium fuel cycle models of the Yongbyon nuclear reactor to test different production variables; and (2) engaged experts on developing models for chemical and biological weapons production.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Verification ResearchTraining and Information Centre
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs